Bills · S 512
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 512Motor vehiclesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would create a specific federal crime with severe penalties for evading law enforcement in a vehicle near the U.S. border. Currently, such acts might be prosecuted under state laws or other federal statutes, but this bill would establish a dedicated federal offense, potentially leading to more consistent and harsher punishments for these types of incidents. This could be seen as a move to increase safety for law enforcement officers and deter dangerous high-speed pursuits that often occur near the border.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to an increase in federal prosecutions and deportations related to vehicle pursuits near the border, particularly affecting non-U.S. citizens. If it doesn't pass, these actions would continue to be addressed under existing federal or state laws, which may not carry the same specific immigration consequences or federal criminal penalties outlined here.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new federal crime for intentionally fleeing a U.S. Border Patrol agent or assisting officer in a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border.
This creates a specific federal legal framework to prosecute vehicle pursuits near the border, rather than relying solely on other federal or state laws.
PROVISION 02
Imposes criminal penalties ranging from up to 2 years imprisonment for the basic offense, to 5-20 years for serious bodily injury, and 10 years to life for death caused during the flight.
These escalating penalties reflect the severity of harm that can occur during high-speed chases, aiming to deter such actions and punish those responsible.
PROVISION 03
Makes non-U.S. citizens who commit this offense inadmissible to the U.S., deportable, and ineligible for immigration relief, including asylum.
This provision significantly expands the immigration consequences for non-citizens involved in vehicle pursuits, potentially leading to increased deportations and denials of asylum claims.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports to Congress on the enforcement of this new crime.
This ensures ongoing oversight and data collection regarding the effectiveness and impact of the new federal crime and its enforcement.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Introduced in Senate
FEB 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 512
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025
Senate BillS 512Motor vehiclesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2025
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