House vote: H.R. 3602 // April 20, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
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.
Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 199 | 45.2% |
| Yea | Lost | 215 | 49.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.8% |