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H.R. 35 · 119th Congress

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Passed HouseFeb 13, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Feb 13, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House passed it 264–155. From Iowa: Randy Feenstra, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zachary Nunn cosponsor it. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 2 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 35 would change 2 sections of existing law, and would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Feb 13, 2025).

8 U.S.C. 1182 Inadmissible aliens

  • (a) Classes of aliens ineligible for visas or admission added to · Sec. 3(a) · see the words

8 U.S.C. 1227

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Criminal penalties for evading arrest or detention
  • Sec. 4 Annual report
What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)added (J)by H.R. 35 Sec. 3(a)

    (J) Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle.— Any alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is inadmissible.

    The bill says: Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (8 U.S.C. 1182)

  2. 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)a new sectionadded (G)by H.R. 35 Sec. 3(b)

    (G) Evading arrest or detention while operating a motor vehicle.— Any alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of section 40B(a) of title 18, United States Code, is deportable.

    The bill says: Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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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).

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 3, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Feb 13, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Feb 13, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Feb 13, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 155 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H683) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Feb 13, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  5. Feb 13, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 35.House floor actions
  6. Feb 13, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H682-691)House floor actions
  7. Feb 13, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
  8. Jan 3, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  9. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  10. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Feb 13, 2025 · HousePassed 264–155
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 0 noD 50 yes, 155 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

From Iowa

Everyone else (29)

  • Sheri Biggs R-SC-3
  • Vern Buchanan R-FL-16
  • Kat Cammack R-FL-3
  • Monica De La Cruz R-TX-15
  • Jake Ellzey R-TX-6
  • Scott Fitzgerald R-WI-5
  • Scott Franklin R-FL-18
  • Brandon Gill R-TX-26
  • Carlos A. Gimenez R-FL-28
  • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
  • Rep. Tony Gonzales R-TX-23
  • Abraham J. Hamadeh R-AZ-8
Show 17 more cosponsors
  • Mike Haridopolos R-FL-8
  • Clay Higgins R-LA-3
  • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
  • David Kustoff R-TN-8
  • Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
  • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
  • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
  • Cory Mills R-FL-7
  • Gregory F. Murphy R-NC-3
  • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
  • Pete Stauber R-MN-8
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • David G. Valadao R-CA-22
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14
  • Daniel Webster R-FL-11
  • Roger Williams R-TX-25