Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023

1/18/2024, 8:49 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 777

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 777

Bill HR 777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 777 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023.  Bill HR 777's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 777

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 777

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 777

Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2023To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to penalize aliens who overstay their visas, and for other purposes.
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