Under current law. an alien smuggler can be sentenced to as little as 18 months in prison. even if the criminal was armed. Under this bill. a judge will have stricter guidelines when sentencing armed smugglers. This legislation will ensure that convicted alien smugglers. particularly those who carry guns. face penalties as stiff as those of convicted drug dealers and other violent criminals. Mr. Speaker. efforts to stop the damage to this nation caused by illegal immigration are routinely thwarted by alien smugglers. These criminals ignore our nations laws and take advantage of those incapable of protecting themselves. It is my hope that the Alien Smuggler Punishment Act will dramatically reduce the practice of alien smuggling.
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