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Combating Transnational Crime: New Entry Rules and Support Prohibitions

New regulations aim to make it harder for individuals linked to international criminal groups to enter the U.S. This also includes prohibiting support for such organizations, enhancing national and citizen security. These changes may affect individuals seeking entry to the U.S. and those who unknowingly support such groups.
Key points
Individuals who are members of significant transnational criminal organizations or their close relatives (unless unaware or renounced ties) will be inadmissible to the U.S.
The U.S. Attorney General can officially designate organizations as significant transnational criminal groups, triggering legal consequences.
Providing financial or material support to designated transnational criminal organizations will become a crime, similar to supporting terrorist organizations.
Assets of designated criminal organizations may be frozen in U.S. financial institutions.
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Print number: 117_S_621
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Significant Transnational Criminal Organization Designation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_621.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who are members of significant transnational criminal organizations or their close relatives (unless unaware or renounced ties) will be inadmissible to the U.S.
  • The U.S. Attorney General can officially designate organizations as significant transnational criminal groups, triggering legal consequences.
  • Providing financial or material support to designated transnational criminal organizations will become a crime, similar to supporting terrorist organizations.
  • Assets of designated criminal organizations may be frozen in U.S. financial institutions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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