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Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

HR 35 · In committee · last action February 13, 2025

<p><strong>Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act</strong></p><p>This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol agent or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol.</p><p>The bill establishes criminal penalties for an offense, including a mandatory minimum prison term for an offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, a non-U.S. national who is convicted of or admits to committing an offense is inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible&nbsp;for immigration relief (including asylum).</p>

Sponsor

Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

Associated votes

On Passage (house, February 13, 2025)Passed

Official summary

<p><strong>Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act</strong></p><p>This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol agent or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol.</p><p>The bill establishes criminal penalties for an offense, including a mandatory minimum prison term for an offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, a non-U.S. national who is convicted of or admits to committing an offense is inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible&nbsp;for immigration relief (including asylum).</p>