What does Preamble of Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle,' aims to establish penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing federal officer while driving. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 11, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.

What does CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION. of Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act do?

This section amends Chapter 2 of Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 40B, which defines the offense of evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle. The offense occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while intentionally fleeing a U.S. Border Patrol agent or other law enforcement assisting them. General penalties for this offense include imprisonment for up to 2 years and/or a fine. If the offense results in serious bodily injury, penalties increase to imprisonment of 5 to 20 years and/or a fine. If the offense results in death, penalties increase to imprisonment of 10 years to life and/or a fine.

What does INADMISSIBILITY, DEPORTABILITY, AND INELIGIBILITY RELATED TO of Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish inadmissibility, deportability, and ineligibility for relief based on evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle. Specifically, it adds new provisions to Sections 212(a)(2), 237(a)(2), and 208 of the Act. An alien convicted of, admitting to, or admitting acts constituting a violation of section 40B(a) of Title 18, United States Code, is considered inadmissible. Similarly, such an alien is deemed deportable. Furthermore, aliens meeting this criteria are rendered ineligible for any relief under immigration laws, including asylum.

What does ANNUAL REPORT. of Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act do?

This section requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to submit an annual report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. The report must identify the number of people who violated section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a). The report must summarize the number of individuals charged with the violation. The report must summarize the number of individuals apprehended for, but not charged with, the violation. The report must summarize the number of individuals who committed the violation but were not apprehended. The report must summarize the penalties sought in charging documents related to the violation. The report must summarize the penalties imposed for the violation.

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Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Last updated: 2/11/2025 · Introduced: 2/11/2025

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes federal criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for intentionally evading a pursuing federal officer while operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border.
The bill makes individuals convicted of evading arrest or detention inadmissible to the United States, deportable, and ineligible for immigration relief, such as asylum.
The Attorney General must submit an annual report to Congress detailing statistics related to violations of the new law, including charges, apprehensions, and penalties imposed.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 35(Passed House)Official page

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