Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023
Summary
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023 This bill imposes various penalties on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who overstay a visa or lawful immigration status. An individual who overstays shall be fined or imprisoned for up to six months, or both. Such an individual may not be admitted into the United States for 5 years, and may not be granted a visa for 10 years. For subsequent offenses, the individual shall be fined or imprisoned for up to two years, or both, and may not be admitted into the United States or granted a visa. The Department of Homeland Security shall make case-by-case exceptions for individuals who overstay due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security reasons.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 2, 2023
Last action Feb 2, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 2, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Jeff Duncan
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Lesko
RRepublican
Co
Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
Co
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
Co
Mary E. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
Co
Paul A. Gosar
RRepublican
Co
Ralph Norman
RRepublican
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