United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3602 (118th)
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Introduced
23 May 2023
Last action
20 April 2024 · Floor
Status
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).
Sponsors
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]
Subjects
Immigration
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
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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Timeline
23 May 2023
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 2024
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
19 April 2024
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3602.
Source: Floor
19 April 2024
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2555; text: CR H2533-2549)
Source: Floor
19 April 2024
Floor
Mr. Moore (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
20 April 2024
Vote
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).
Source: Floor
20 April 2024
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House 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).
Source: Floor
20 April 2024
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2614-2615)
Source: Floor
Votes
20 April 2024 · failed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Failed · Official source
Yes 215 · No 199 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Nay
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Introduced in House · 23 May 2023 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3602
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hr/3602
- us · 118-hr-3602 · source updated 5 December 2025