House · HR 35 · 119th Congress
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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Summary
This bill makes it a federal crime to flee from a Border Patrol agent in a vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border. Penalties range from 2 years in prison up to life if someone dies. Non-citizens convicted of this crime can be deported and barred from asylum.
In Favor
High-speed vehicle chases near the border put agents and the public at serious risk. This bill gives officers a clear legal tool to hold dangerous drivers accountable. Stronger penalties may discourage people from fleeing and help keep border communities safer.
Against
This bill removes asylum as an option for anyone convicted of fleeing, even in cases with unclear facts. The 100-mile zone covers many large cities and millions of residents. A conviction under broad rules could permanently end someone's immigration case before a judge reviews their full story.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
The bill creates a new federal crime for driving away from a Border Patrol agent within 100 miles of the U.S. border. It also adds immigration consequences for people convicted of that offense.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill stays on its core topic. All sections address vehicle flight from Border Patrol agents, the criminal penalties that follow, and the immigration consequences tied to a conviction.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
People who flee Border Patrol agents in a vehicle near the border face new federal criminal charges. Non-U.S. nationals convicted under the bill also face removal and loss of immigration options, including asylum.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill authorizes no specific dollar amount. It creates new federal crimes, which shifts costs onto federal agencies to prosecute cases and produce annual reports to Congress.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The bill requires the Attorney General and Homeland Security to track and report data on violations each year, including cases where no charges were filed. Collecting complete data on uncharged or unapprehended cases may be difficult.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 6/5/2026