Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

This bill makes it a federal crime to drive away from law enforcement near the U.S. border. It applies when someone drives a vehicle within 100 miles of the border while trying to escape a Border Patrol agent or officers working with Border Patrol . Penalties include up to 2 years in prison and fines. If someone is badly hurt, the driver faces at least 5 years and up to 20 years in prison; if someone dies, the driver faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison, plus possible fines. For people who are not U.S. citizens, a conviction or even admitting to the offense can lead to being denied entry or deported and being barred from immigration relief, including asylum.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Drivers within 100 miles of the U.S. border who flee from Border Patrol or officers assisting Border Patrol; non-U.S. nationals who commit or admit to this offense .
• What changes: Creates a new federal crime for fleeing in a vehicle near the border, with prison time and fines; adds strict immigration consequences for non-citizens .
• Penalties: Up to 2 years for the basic offense; 5–20 years if serious injury; 10 years to life if a death occurs; fines may also apply.