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HOUSE 3602118th CongressOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143).

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Last Action
4/20/2024

Actions

  • 2024-04-20On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143).
  • 2024-04-20Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143).
  • 2024-04-20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2614-2615)
  • 2024-04-19At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2024-04-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3602.
  • 2024-04-19Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2555; text: CR H2533-2549)
  • 2024-04-19Mr. Moore (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2023-05-23Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-05-23Introduced in House
  • 2023-05-23Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-23 (00)

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, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or 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.

Cosponsors (6)

  • Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
  • Don Bacon (R-NE)
  • Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)
  • Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)

Subjects

  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Customs enforcement
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Human trafficking
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Smuggling and trafficking
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