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H.R. 35 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
33 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 32 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Ciscomani, Juan (R-AZ) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.30 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 33 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/13/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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.
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 for immigration relief (including asylum).
119 HR 35 EH: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 35
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.
2.Criminal penalties for evading arrest or detention (a)In generalChapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 40B.Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle (a)OffenseA person commits an offense under this section by operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the United States border while intentionally fleeing from— (1)a pursuing U.S. Border Patrol agent acting pursuant to lawful authority; or (2)any pursuing Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting, or under the command of, U.S. Border Patrol. (b)Penalties (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), any person who commits an offense described in subsection (a) shall be— (A)imprisoned for a term of not more than 2 years; (B)fined under this title; or (C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2)Serious bodily injuryIf serious bodily injury results from the commission of an offense described in subsection (a), the person committing such offense shall be— (A)imprisoned for a term of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years; (B)fined under this title; or (C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (3)DeathIf the death of any person results from the commission of an offense described in subsection (a), the person committing such offense shall be— (A)imprisoned for a term of not less than 10 years and up to life; (B)fined under this title; or (C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).. (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 40B. Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle..
3.Inadmissibility, deportability, and ineligibility related to evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is inadmissible.. (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is deportable.. (c)Ineligibility for reliefChapter 2 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after section 208 the following: 208A.Ineligibility for relief related to evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, shall be ineligible for relief under the immigration laws, including asylum under section 208. .
4.Annual reportThe Attorney General, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit an annual report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that— (1)identifies the number of people who committed a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a); and (2)summarizes— (A)the number of individuals who were charged with the violation referred to in paragraph (1); (B)the number of individuals who were apprehended but not charged with such violation; (C)the number of individuals who committed such violation but were not apprehended; (D)the penalties sought in the charging documents pertaining to such violation; and (E)the penalties imposed for such violation. Passed the House of Representatives February 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 35 IH: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 35IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Kustoff, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. Buchanan, and Mrs. Cammack) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.2.Criminal penalties for evading arrest or detention(a)In generalChapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:40B.Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle(a)OffenseA person commits an offense under this section by operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the United States border while intentionally fleeing from—(1)a pursuing U.S. Border Patrol agent acting pursuant to lawful authority; or(2)any pursuing Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting, or under the command of, U.S. Border Patrol.(b)Penalties(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), any person who commits an offense described in subsection (a) shall be—(A)imprisoned for a term of not more than 2 years;(B)fined under this title; or(C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(2)Serious bodily injuryIf serious bodily injury results from the commission of an offense described in subsection (a), the person committing such offense shall be—(A)imprisoned for a term of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years;(B)fined under this title; or (C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(3)DeathIf the death of any person results from the commission of an offense described in subsection (a), the person committing such offense shall be—(A)imprisoned for a term of not less than 10 years and up to life;(B)fined under this title; or(C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B)..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:40B. Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle..3.Inadmissibility, deportability, and ineligibility related to evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is inadmissible..(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is deportable..(c)Ineligibility for reliefChapter 2 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after section 208 the following: 208A.Ineligibility for relief related to evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, shall be ineligible for relief under the immigration laws, including asylum under section 208. .4.Annual reportThe Attorney General, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit an annual report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that—(1)identifies the number of people who committed a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a); and (2)summarizes—(A)the number of individuals who were charged with the violation referred to in paragraph (1); (B)the number of individuals who were apprehended but not charged with such violation;(C)the number of individuals who committed such violation but were not apprehended;(D)the penalties sought in the charging documents pertaining to such violation; and(E)the penalties imposed for such violation.
119 HR 35 : Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 35IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 13, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.2.Criminal penalties for evading arrest or detention(a)In generalChapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:40B.Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle(a)OffenseA person commits an offense under this section by operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the United States border while intentionally fleeing from—(1)a pursuing U.S. Border Patrol agent acting pursuant to lawful authority; or(2)any pursuing Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting, or under the command of, U.S. Border Patrol.(b)Penalties(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), any person who commits an offense described in subsection (a) shall be—(A)imprisoned for a term of not more than 2 years;(B)fined under this title; or(C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(2)Serious bodily injuryIf serious bodily injury results from the commission of an offense described in subsection (a), the person committing such offense shall be—(A)imprisoned for a term of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years;(B)fined under this title; or (C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(3)DeathIf the death of any person results from the commission of an offense described in subsection (a), the person committing such offense shall be—(A)imprisoned for a term of not less than 10 years and up to life;(B)fined under this title; or(C)subject to the penalties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B)..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 2 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:40B. Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle..3.Inadmissibility, deportability, and ineligibility related to evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is inadmissible..(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is deportable..(c)Ineligibility for reliefChapter 2 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting after section 208 the following: 208A.Ineligibility for relief related to evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicleAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, shall be ineligible for relief under the immigration laws, including asylum under section 208. .4.Annual reportThe Attorney General, in conjunction with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit an annual report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that—(1)identifies the number of people who committed a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a); and (2)summarizes—(A)the number of individuals who were charged with the violation referred to in paragraph (1); (B)the number of individuals who were apprehended but not charged with such violation;(C)the number of individuals who committed such violation but were not apprehended;(D)the penalties sought in the charging documents pertaining to such violation; and(E)the penalties imposed for such violation.Passed the House of Representatives February 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691) |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35. |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683) |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683) |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/13/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act |
| Display Title | Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
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| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 02/13/2025 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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