HR 263119th CongressIn Committee

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Introduced: Jan 9, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-Arizona)

Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityImmigration

Standard Summary

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The Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act establishes new criminal offenses targeting activities that undermine border security, specifically prohibiting 'illicit spotting' of law enforcement movements and destruction of border infrastructure while enhancing firearm penalties for related crimes through amendments to immigration and criminal statutes.

Key Points

1Creates a new offense for 'illicit spotting' by criminalizing the transmission of law enforcement locations or movements with intent to facilitate immigration or customs violations, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.
2Prohibits destruction or damage to border infrastructure including fences, sensors, and cameras with penalties of up to 10 years, escalating to 20 years if firearms are used during the offense.
3Amends 18 U.S.C. 924(c) to classify alien smuggling crimes as predicate offenses for mandatory firearm enhancement sentences, aligning them with drug trafficking and violent crime provisions.

Impact Areas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and law enforcement personnelTransnational criminal organizations involved in human and drug smugglingIndividuals participating in border infrastructure sabotage or surveillance activitiesFederal border security infrastructure including physical barriers and electronic monitoring systems

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