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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to penalize aliens who overstay their visas, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-643| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2017
Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Steve King (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject any alien who remains in the United States after any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired to: (1) a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for a first offense; and (2) a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for any subsequent offense. Such penalties shall be waived if the overstay was due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security. An alien convicted of a first offense may not be admitted to the United States for 5 years or granted a visa for 10 years. An alien convicted of a subsequent offense may not be admitted to the United States at all or granted a visa.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4974: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes.
Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to penalize aliens who overstay their visas, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-643| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2017
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject any alien who remains in the United States after any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired to: (1) a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for a first offense; and (2) a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for any subsequent offense. Such penalties shall be waived if the overstay was due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security. An alien convicted of a first offense may not be admitted to the United States for 5 years or granted a visa for 10 years. An alien convicted of a subsequent offense may not be admitted to the United States at all or granted a visa.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Steve King (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4974: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports