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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fleeing law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 of the United States Code to make it a crime for individuals to flee or evade federal, state, or local law enforcement officers who are enforcing specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act related to human smuggling, illegal entry, and reentry. The bill establishes a penalty of up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both for such offenses, and up to 8 years in prison for fleeing in a motor vehicle at excessive speeds. The bill also updates the table of sections in the relevant chapter of Title 18 to reflect this new offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Matt Rosendale (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Bob Good (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/10/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6941/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6941/BILLS-118hr6941ih.pdf |
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