S. 50: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
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, controlled substances, or other border controls may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or a 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 enter the United States.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Barrasso | R WY 2025-01-16 |
| James Lankford | R OK 2025-01-16 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-01-16 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO 2025-01-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 50 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 50?
S. 50 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 50 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).