Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 263
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-04T04:11:37Z
Official Summary
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
This bill provides for criminal penalties for certain conduct that interferes with U.S. border control measures.
Specifically, a person who knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement with the intent to further a crime related to immigration, customs, controlled substances, or other border controls may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or a port of entry may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years.
Additionally, the bill provides for enhanced punishment for carrying or using a firearm in connection with certain criminal immigration violations such as assisting a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is inadmissible due to a felony conviction enter the United States.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act — issued 2025-01-09 — PDF (6 pages)