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Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Bill Number
S. 50
Origin Chamber
Senate
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Immigration
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-01-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Updated
2025-12-05T21:45:54Z

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

Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Cosponsors (4)

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

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