S. 512 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Feb 11, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates federal crime for fleeing police at border
The bill creates a new federal crime for operating a motor vehicle while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol agent or law enforcement officer helping Border Patrol, but only within 100 miles of the U.S. border. If someone is convicted, they face prison time, with mandatory minimum sentences if the chase results in death or serious injury. Non-U.S. citizens convicted of this crime would also become ineligible for immigration relief, including asylum.
How it affects you
If you live or drive within 100 miles of the U.S. border, this creates a new federal offense you could be charged with if you flee from Border Patrol or assisting law enforcement. For non-U.S. citizens, a conviction would block paths to legal status or asylum protection.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 11, 2025)
Agent 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).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 512
A BILL
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) · Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 11, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.”