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Introduced
06/25/2014
06/25/2014
In Committee
07/21/2014
07/21/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Human Smuggling Prevention Act of 2014 - Prohibits an individual acting for financial gain from directing or participating in an effort to bring or attempt to bring five or more persons unlawfully into the United States. Establishes monetary and/or prison penalties for such actions. Prescribes increased penalties for actions that: (1) result in death or serious bodily injury; (2) place a life in jeopardy; or (3) involve bribery of a government official, robbery, sexual abuse, or 10 or more persons. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) implement a strategy to deter and interdict human smuggling across the international land and maritime borders of the United States, and (2) submit an annual list to Congress of high traffic areas of human smuggling. Makes it a crime to: (1) transmit to another person the location, movement, or activities of law enforcement agents with the intent to further a federal crime relating to immigration, customs, controlled substances, agriculture, monetary instruments, or other border controls; and (2) destroy, alter, or damage any physical or electronic device used by the federal government to control the border or any port of entry. Prohibits the carrying or use of a firearm in an alien smuggling crime.
AI Summary
This bill, the Human Smuggling Prevention Act of 2014, aims to combat organized human smuggling by establishing new criminal offenses and penalties. It makes it illegal for anyone acting for financial gain to direct or participate in bringing five or more people unlawfully into the United States, with penalties that can include significant prison time and fines. These penalties are increased if the smuggling results in death or serious bodily injury, places a life in jeopardy, involves bribery of officials, robbery, sexual abuse, or if ten or more people are involved. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) develop a strategy to deter and intercept human smuggling across U.S. borders and report annually on high-traffic smuggling areas. Furthermore, it criminalizes transmitting law enforcement locations to aid federal crimes related to immigration or border control, and damaging border control devices, with enhanced penalties if firearms are involved. The bill also amends existing law to include "alien smuggling crime" as a category for firearm offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (on 07/21/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4961/all-info | 06/26/2014 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4961ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4961ih.pdf | 07/02/2014 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4961ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4961ih.pdf.pdf | 07/02/2014 |
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