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Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-147| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (13)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019 This bill imposes various penalties on aliens who overstay a visa or lawful immigration status. An alien who overstays shall be fined or imprisoned for up to six months, or both. Such an individual may not be admitted into the United States for 5 years, and may not be granted a visa for 10 years. For subsequent offenses, the alien shall be fined or imprisoned for up to two years, or both, and shall not be admitted into the United States or granted a visa. The Department of Homeland Security shall make case-by-case exceptions for aliens who overstay due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security reasons.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-523: 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

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-147| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019 This bill imposes various penalties on aliens who overstay a visa or lawful immigration status. An alien who overstays shall be fined or imprisoned for up to six months, or both. Such an individual may not be admitted into the United States for 5 years, and may not be granted a visa for 10 years. For subsequent offenses, the alien shall be fined or imprisoned for up to two years, or both, and shall not be admitted into the United States or granted a visa. The Department of Homeland Security shall make case-by-case exceptions for aliens who overstay due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security reasons.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (13)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-523: 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