The House has passed bipartisan legislation that would impose stiff penalties on illegal migrants and smugglers who try to evade U.S. Border Patrol and Customs agents.
Criminal cartels involved in the cross-border drug trade have made substantial investments in illicitly smuggling foreign nationals who aspire to live in the United States across the southern border. The cartels employ individuals referred to as “coyotes,” who frequently guide migrants into the country’s interior, resulting in U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) pursuing them.
On Tuesday, the House passed a bill aimed at addressing the illicit activity, which has previously led to injuries and fatalities among USBP agents, the Daily Caller reported.
The bill received approval with a vote tally of 271 in favor (yeas) to 154 against (nays), with significant support from Democrats. It was primarily championed by GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, whose district encompasses a section of the international border with Mexico. The bill is named the “Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act” in honor of a USBP agent who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in 2022 while pursuing migrants on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
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