Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 512
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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Introduced 2025-02-11Topic: criminal justiceSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceAgent 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).
Sponsors
- Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
- 9 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-02-11 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |