H.R.35

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Chamber Passed·2/13/25

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act imposes criminal and immigration penalties for evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle.

The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act imposes criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle. It makes evading a pursuing U.S. Border Patrol agent within 100 miles of the U.S. border a federal offense. Penalties include imprisonment up to 2 years, fines, or both. If serious bodily injury results, the penalty increases to imprisonment of 5 to 20 years. If death results, the penalty is imprisonment of 10 years to life.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 264–155 · Feb 13, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

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History

Feb 13, 2025

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691)

Feb 13, 2025

House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35.

Feb 13, 2025

House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.