House Bill 2436
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Visa Overstays Penalties Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 30, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2436
Congress
118
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 30, 2023
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03/30/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/30/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 16, 2024 4:05:27 AM