HR 35

The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act creates new federal crimes for individuals who intentionally flee from pursuing law enforcement officers – specifically U.S. Border Patrol agents or officers assisting them – while operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border. It establishes escalating criminal penalties, including mandatory minimum prison sentences and potential life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the resulting harm. Additionally, the bill makes non-U.S. nationals convicted of this offense inadmissible to the country, subject to deportation, and ineligible for immigration relief such as asylum. An annual report will be submitted to Congress detailing enforcement efforts and penalties imposed.