H.R. 90 · 117th Congress · House

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Jan 4, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill imposes various penalties on aliens who overstay a visa or lawful immigration status. An alien 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 alien shall be fined or imprisoned for up to two years, or both, and shall not be admitted into the United States or granted a visa.

The Department of Homeland Security shall make case-by-case exceptions for aliens who overstay due to medical necessity, public safety, or national security reasons.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 01, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  2. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 1, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 4, 2021

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