H.R. 2436 · 118th Congress
Visa Overstays Penalties Act
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This bill increases the civil penalties for unlawful entry into the United States and establishes criminal penalties for overstaying a visa.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 30, 2023
Visa Overstays Penalties Act
This bill increases the civil penalties for unlawful entry into the United States and establishes criminal penalties for overstaying a visa.
A non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) apprehended while unlawfully entering the United States shall be subject to a fine of at least $500 and up to $1,000 (currently at least $50 and up to $250).
If an individual overstays a visa (or otherwise fails to comply with the conditions of a visa) for 10 days or more, on first offense the individual shall be subject to fines or imprisonment for up to six months, or both. For subsequent violations, the individual shall be subject to fines or imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Visa Overstays Penalties Act
Latest action (Mar 30, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Immigration · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 30, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.