Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

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Status In Committee
Sponsor Joni Ernst
Citation 117-S-4570
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Introduced Jul 20th, 2022
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Last Action Jul 20th, 2022
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Introduced Senate Jul 20
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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.

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