H.R. 35
HouseAgent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act establishes federal criminal offenses for fleeing from law enforcement in a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border. The bill imposes mandatory minimum prison sentences for instances resulting in serious injury or death and classifies non-U.S. nationals who commit these offenses as deportable and ineligible for asylum. Introduced by Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), the legislation passed the House in February 2025 and has been referred to the Senate.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
- Passed 250-170House · October 25, 2026Roll call
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
October 25, 2026 · House
Introduced
Increases penalties for fleeing law enforcement in a vehicle near the U.S. border.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
SourceOctober 25, 2026 · House
Passed the House
Increases penalties for evading law enforcement near the border, named in honor of a fallen officer.
Passed 250-170
Next: Received in the Senate.
SourceNovember 1, 2026 · House
Introduced
Increases penalties for evading law enforcement in border areas, specifically targeting flight resulting in injury.
Next: Referred to House Judiciary Committee.
Source