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Visa Overstays Penalties Act

USA118th CongressHR-2436| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2023
Nathaniel Moran

Nathaniel Moran

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Barry Moore (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-2824: Secure the Border Act of 2023
  • HR 118-5525: Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
  • HR 118-2640: Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2: Secure the Border Act of 2023

Visa Overstays Penalties Act

USA118th CongressHR-2436| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2023
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.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nathaniel Moran

Nathaniel Moran

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Barry Moore (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-2824: Secure the Border Act of 2023
  • HR 118-5525: Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
  • HR 118-2640: Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023
  • HR 118-2: Secure the Border Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted