Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Enhanced Penalties for Illicit Spotting: The bill creates a penalty of up to 10 years in prison for individuals who knowingly share the location or movement of law enforcement to further federal crimes related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances (Section 2, SEC. 295(a)).

Protection of Border Infrastructure: It establishes penalties for destroying or altering physical or electronic devices used for border control, such as fences, sensors, or cameras, which could help maintain the integrity of border security (Section 2, SEC. 295(b)).

Stricter Consequences for Armed Offenses: The bill increases potential prison time to up to 20 years for individuals who use or carry a firearm while destroying or attempting to evade border control devices (Section 2, SEC. 295(b)(2)).

Legal Definitions for Smuggling: It adds the term "alien smuggling crime" to title 18 of the United States Code, providing a specific legal basis for prosecuting these types of felonies (Section 2, SEC. 924(c)).

Criminalization of Information Sharing: Individuals who transmit the location or activities of law enforcement agencies could face up to 10 years in prison if their intent is to further specific federal crimes (Section 2, SEC. 295(a)).

Increased Penalties for Destruction of Property: Persons who damage or attempt to circumvent border devices like fences or sensors face significant fines and up to 10 years in prison (Section 2, SEC. 295(b)(1)).

Heightened Risks for Possession of Firearms: Individuals possessing a firearm in furtherance of destroying border controls face significantly higher prison terms of up to 20 years (Section 2, SEC. 295(b)(2)).

Broadened Prosecution for Conspiracy: Those who merely attempt or conspire to engage in illicit spotting or destruction of border controls can be punished with the same severity as those who complete the crime (Section 2, SEC. 295(c)).