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H.R. 3602 118th Congress House

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Official title: To prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 23, 2023 Introduced by: Juan Ciscomani Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
Immigration Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substances
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 2024
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).
Apr 20, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2614-2615)
Apr 19, 2024
At 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.
Apr 19, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3602.
Apr 19, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2555; text: CR H2533-2549)
Apr 19, 2024
Mr. Moore (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 23, 2023
Introduced in House
May 23, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 20, 2024 House · vote #143 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 215–199 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 20, 2024

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).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 5
D'Esposito, Anthony
· Apr 19, 2024
 R
Kiggans, Jennifer A.
Virginia · Apr 19, 2024
 R
Lawler, Michael
New York · Sep 13, 2023
 R
Bacon, Don
Nebraska · May 23, 2023
 R
Gonzales, Tony
Texas · May 23, 2023
 R
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · May 23, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3602/
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"H.R. 3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3602/.
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H.R. 3602, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3602/.
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