SENATE 858117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Preventing Visa Overstays Act

Last Action: 3/18/2021

Actions

2021-03-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-03-18Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-18 (00)

Preventing Visa Overstays Act

This bill provides for criminal penalties for an alien who stays in the United States after the expiration of the alien's visa. Such an alien shall be criminally fined, imprisoned for up to one year, or both.

Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Immigration status and procedures
Visas and passports

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