Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
New Penalties for Fleeing Border Patrol in a Vehicle
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
264–155
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.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
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Vote Results
1 voteOn Passage
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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