Urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza.
- Last Action
- 10/25/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-02Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2023-02-02Introduced in House
- 2023-02-02Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-02 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (11)
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
- Mary Miller (R-IL)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
- Ryan Zinke (R-MT)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Byron Donalds (R-FL)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Subjects
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Immigration status and procedures
- Visas and passports
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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