VoterlyH.R. 3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Arizona · Failed
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status Failed
- Introduced 2023-05-23
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 6
- Latest action 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).
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] introduced H.R. 3602. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 3602? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 3602 do?
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 enf…
Who sponsored H.R. 3602?
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R) of Arizona is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 3602?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 3602 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Failed." See the latest action above for details.