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Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-90| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-147
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-147
    Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-90| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-147
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-147
    Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jeff Duncan

Jeff Duncan

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports