H.R. 3602Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

1 recorded action299 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani [R-AZ-06]
Cosponsors: 6 · 6 Republicans
Policy area: Immigration
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Apr 20, 2024 · 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).

IntroducedMay 23, 2023
Failed in the HouseApr 20, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 3602 as introduced in House on May 23, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 143

House Apr 20, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

End the Border Catastrophe Act

Failed · Two-thirds required

215 Yea 199 Nay 17 not voting

Party-line vote 5 of 414 voting members broke with their own party: 5 Democrats.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors6 · 6 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 3602 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

RTony Gonzales [R-TX-23]Original

RDon Bacon [R-NE-02]Original

RMariannette Miller-Meeks [R-IA-01]Original2026 profile

RMichael Lawler [R-NY-17]Joined Sep 13, 20232026 profile

RJennifer A. Kiggans [R-VA-02]Joined Apr 19, 20242026 profile

RAnthony D'Esposito [R-NY-04]Joined Apr 19, 2024

Who lobbied on H.R. 36023 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 3602 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST

Immigration · Foreign Relations · Education · Defense +1 more1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024Filing

KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE

Immigration · Budget/Appropriations1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024Filing

THE IMMIGRATION HUB LLC

Immigration1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024Filing

3 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-04. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.