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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand penalties for illegal entry and presence.
AI Summary
This bill, the Visa Overstays Penalties Act, seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand penalties for illegal entry and presence. The key provisions are:
1. Increasing the civil penalty for overstaying a nonimmigrant visa from $50-$250 to $500-$1,000 for the first offense, and up to $2,000 for repeat offenders.
2. Establishing criminal penalties for overstaying a nonimmigrant visa, including fines and up to 6 months in prison for the first offense, and up to 2 years in prison for repeat offenses or if the individual was previously convicted of illegal entry.
3. Allowing the civil penalties to be imposed in addition to any criminal penalties or other penalties that may apply.
The goal of this bill is to deter and punish visa overstays, which are a significant contributor to illegal immigration in the United States.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Nathaniel Moran (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Keith Self (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/30/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2436/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2436/BILLS-118hr2436ih.pdf |
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