H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-13 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
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).
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Monica De La Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Clay Higgins | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Scott Fitzgerald | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Erin Houchin | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Randy Feenstra | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Jake Ellzey | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| David G. Valadao | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| David Kustoff | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Zachary Nunn | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Scott Franklin | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Vern Buchanan | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Kat Cammack | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | R NY 2025-01-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 35 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 35?
H.R. 35 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 35 are available on congress.gov.
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