arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Stricter Penalties for Fleeing Officers Near the Border

New legislation imposes harsher prison sentences and fines for individuals who intentionally flee from federal, state, or local officers in a vehicle, especially near the U.S. border. The act aims to enhance officer and public safety, and facilitate the deportation of non-citizens who commit such an offense.
Key points
Establishes new federal offenses for intentionally fleeing a pursuing officer in a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border.
Penalties include imprisonment up to 2 years for fleeing, 5 to 20 years if serious bodily injury results, and up to life if death occurs.
Non-citizens convicted of this offense will be deemed inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for asylum or other immigration relief.
Requires annual reporting on the number of fleeing incidents and imposed penalties.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
VOTING RESULTS
2025-02-13
63%
For 264
Against 155
Abstain 0
Full voting results open_in_new
Status: Passed House
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_35
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
Voting date: 2025-02-13
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 42