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H.R. 147 (116th)

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019

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Introduced

3 January 2019

Last action

3 January 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Ron Wright, Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

3 January 2025

Immigration

Summary

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019 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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

  2. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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