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Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 374

Bill 118 s 374, also known as the Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act, aims to address the issue of transnational criminal organizations using spotters to assist in illegal activities such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and illegal immigration.

The bill proposes several measures to prevent and eliminate the use of spotters by these criminal organizations. It calls for increased cooperation and information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend spotters. It also seeks to enhance penalties for individuals found to be acting as spotters for criminal organizations.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the training of law enforcement officers on how to identify and respond to spotting activities. It also calls for the development of a national strategy to combat the use of spotters by transnational criminal organizations. Overall, the Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act aims to strengthen efforts to combat the activities of criminal organizations that use spotters to facilitate their illegal operations. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the development of effective strategies to address this issue.

Congressional Summary of S 374

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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Current Status of Bill S 374

Bill S 374 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 374 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023.  Bill S 374's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 374

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 374

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 374

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

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 374

Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
IowaRepublican
James Lankford
James Lankford
OklahomaRepublican
Ted Budd
Ted Budd
North CarolinaRepublican

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