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New federal crime targets fleeing Border Patrol agents near the border

Passed one chamberH.R. 35Latest action

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani · Representative · AZ

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Official title: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

119th Congress

Topics: Crime & justice

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HR 35 makes fleeing Border Patrol within 100 miles of the border a federal crime with penalties up to life in prison.

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What does this do?

This bill creates a federal crime for intentionally fleeing a Border Patrol agent or partnered officer while driving within 100 miles of the U.S. border. Penalties range from up to 2 years for a basic offense to 10 years-to-life if someone dies. It also bars noncitizens convicted of or who admit to this offense from legal status, entry, or immigration relief like asylum, and requires annual reporting to Congress on enforcement.

Who does it affect?

Drivers who flee law enforcement near the border, noncitizens including asylum seekers who could face harsher immigration consequences, and federal prosecutors and courts handling these new cases.

Why does it matter?

The change shifts an offense usually handled under state law into federal jurisdiction, adding criminal penalties and immigration consequences, including closing off asylum and other relief for those affected.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Feb 13, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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  1. House · · Roll call 42

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    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    264
    Nay
    155
    0
    14

    Republicans 214 yes, 4 not voting · Democrats 50 yes, 155 no, 10 not voting

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