United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 847 — Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Summary

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it a crime to: (1) transmit to another person the location, movement, or activities of law enforcement agents while intending to further a federal crime relating to U.S. immigration; and (2) destroy, alter, or damage any physical or electronic device used by the federal government to control the border or any port of entry. Subjects a violator to fine, up to 10 years' imprisonment, or both. Prohibits the carrying or use of a firearm in an alien smuggling crime.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration Firearms and explosives Law enforcement administration and funding Smuggling and trafficking Immigration
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 847 do?
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it a crime to: (1) transmit to another person the location, movement, or activities of law enforcement agents while intending to further a federal crime relating to U.S. immigration; and (2) destroy, alter, or damage any physical or electronic device used by the federal government to control the border or any port of entry. Subjects a violator to fine, up to 10 years' imprisonment, or both. Prohibits the carrying or use of a firearm in an alien smuggling crime.
Who sponsors S 847?
S 847 is sponsored by John McCain (R).
What is the current status of S 847?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 847?
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