S. 512: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-11):
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 (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 512 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 512?
S. 512 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 512 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).