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Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-35| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (32)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation creates a new federal offense for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the United States border while intentionally fleeing a pursuing U.S. Border Patrol agent or any assisting federal, state, or local law enforcement officer. Individuals convicted of this offense face imprisonment for up to two years and a fine. The penalties significantly increase if the evasion leads to harm; offenders face five to twenty years imprisonment if serious bodily injury occurs, and ten years to life imprisonment if a death results. Furthermore, any alien convicted of, or admitting to, this offense will be deemed inadmissible to the U.S., deportable , and ineligible for relief under immigration laws, including asylum. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, submit an annual report to Congress. This report must detail the number of violations, charges, apprehensions, and the penalties sought and imposed for this new offense.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5585
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-512
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691)
Feb 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35.
Feb 13, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 13, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)
View Vote
Feb 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5585
    Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-512
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 13, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691)


  • February 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35.


  • February 13, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 13, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)
    View Vote


  • February 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • S 119-512: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingImmigration status and proceduresMotor vehicles

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-35| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This legislation creates a new federal offense for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the United States border while intentionally fleeing a pursuing U.S. Border Patrol agent or any assisting federal, state, or local law enforcement officer. Individuals convicted of this offense face imprisonment for up to two years and a fine. The penalties significantly increase if the evasion leads to harm; offenders face five to twenty years imprisonment if serious bodily injury occurs, and ten years to life imprisonment if a death results. Furthermore, any alien convicted of, or admitting to, this offense will be deemed inadmissible to the U.S., deportable , and ineligible for relief under immigration laws, including asylum. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, submit an annual report to Congress. This report must detail the number of violations, charges, apprehensions, and the penalties sought and imposed for this new offense.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5585
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-512
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691)
Feb 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35.
Feb 13, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 13, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)
View Vote
Feb 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5585
    Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-512
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 13, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691)


  • February 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35.


  • February 13, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 13, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)
    View Vote


  • February 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (32)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • S 119-512: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingImmigration status and proceduresMotor vehicles