Visa Overstays Penalties Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 14
- Latest action
- Jun 5, 2025
What it does
The Visa Overstays Penalties Act would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal and civil penalties on nonimmigrants who fail to maintain their visa status for an aggregate of 10 days, treating such overstays as violations subject to fines and imprisonment. For a first offense, individuals could face up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine under Title 18, while subsequent offenses or prior convictions could lead to up to 2 years imprisonment and/or fines. Additionally, violators would be subject to civil penalties of at least $500 and up to $1,000 per violation, with doubled penalties for repeat offenders. The bill also increases existing civil penalties for illegal entry…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.