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
Cosponsors (4)
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act — issued 2025-01-09 — PDF (6 pages)