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Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

3/13/2024, 2:49 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4570

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4570

Bill S 4570 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill S 4570 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2022.  Bill S 4570's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4570

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4570

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4570

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
A bill to prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls, and for other purposes.

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