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Congress·Passed House·about 1 year ago

New Penalties for Fleeing Border Patrol in a Vehicle

Also known as: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House

264–155

Senate
President

Key Points

  • This bill creates new federal crimes for anyone who intentionally tries to drive away from U.S. Border Patrol agents or other officers helping them. This rule applies to anyone driving within 100 miles of any United States border.
  • People caught fleeing could face up to 2 years in prison. If the high-speed chase causes a serious injury, the driver faces 5 to 20 years. If someone dies during the chase, the driver could be sentenced to 10 years or even life in prison.
  • The law also changes immigration rules for non-citizens. Anyone who admits to or is convicted of fleeing from these officers will be barred from entering the U.S. and can be deported. They would also lose the right to ask for asylum or other legal protections to stay in the country.
  • The government will be required to track these incidents and report them to Congress every year. This report must include how many people fled, how many were caught, and what specific punishments they received.

Milestones

3 milestones9 actions
Feb 13, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 13, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 13, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)

Feb 13, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)

Feb 13, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedPassageFeb 13, 2025

On Passage

264
155
Democrat
50 – 155 · 10
Republican
214 – 0 · 4
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Bill NumberHR 35
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(32)
R: 32

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