Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2021

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.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 January 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 March 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 4 January 2021 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

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