118th Congress Immigration
H.R. 777: Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Earl Carter R-GAOriginal
- Paul Gosar R-AZOriginal
- Diana Harshbarger R-TNOriginal
- Debbie Lesko R-AZOriginal
- Mary Miller R-ILOriginal
- Barry Moore R-ALOriginal
- Ralph Norman R-SCOriginal
- Bill Posey R-FLOriginal
- Ryan Zinke R-MTOriginal
- Byron Donalds R-FL
- Nancy Mace R-SC
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jeff Duncan.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.