H.R. 2436: Visa Overstays Penalties Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1)
Congress: 118
Date Introduced: March 30, 2023
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (March 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.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA-48) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-5) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-2) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY-At-Large) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL-15) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5) (March 30, 2023)
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) (April 28, 2023)
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) (May 14, 2024)