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HR263FEDERALin_committee

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

January 9, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 9, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

The bill proposes new federal legal measures targeting individuals who assist criminal organizations in monitoring border areas, which could lead to new criminal penalties for those involved in such activities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Transnational criminal organizations

The bill targets the operational support networks used by these organizations.

House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is responsible for reviewing, debating, and potentially amending the bill before it can proceed.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to address the activities of individuals acting as 's' for s. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What is a 'spotter' in the context of this bill?
The bill targets individuals who act as s for s, typically involving monitoring or surveillance activities.

Why It Matters

The bill proposes new federal legal measures targeting individuals who assist criminal organizations in monitoring border areas, which could lead to new criminal penalties for those involved in such activities.

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Surveillance Support

The bill specifically targets the support infrastructure (spotters) rather than just the primary criminal actors.

Connected Entities

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy60
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