# 119-hr-3781: Visa Overstays Penalties Act

119-hr-3781, Visa Overstays Penalties Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3781
- Congress: 119
- Title: Visa Overstays Penalties Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expands penalties for visa overstays.** This bill would create a new "Visa Overstays" offense that applies when a nonimmigrant fails to maintain their admitted status for an aggregate of 10 days and would attach both civil and criminal penalties. - Nonimmigrant visa holders: A first violation could bring criminal fines or up to 6 months in jail and a civil penalty of $500 to $1,000 for each violation. - Repeat offenders and people with prior convictions: A later violation or a prior conviction under the related offense would raise criminal exposure up to 2 years and can double the civil penalty amounts. - Immigration enforcement and courts: Officials would be able to pursue civil penalties in addition to criminal charges and use prior penalties as a cross-reference to increase current sanctions.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Higher penalties for illegal entry: cost, medium. This bill would raise the civil fine for illegal entry from $50–$250 to $500–$1,000 per offense. Prosecutors could also seek higher criminal penalties if you have a prior visa‑overstay conviction, treating it like a repeat illegal‑entry case. Changes would apply at enactment.
- New penalties for nonimmigrant visa overstays: cost, medium. If enacted, this would make being out of status for a total of 10 days a violation for nonimmigrant visa holders. A first violation could bring a fine, up to 6 months in jail, or both. Later violations, or a prior illegal‑entry conviction, could mean up to 2 years in jail. Each violation would also…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-3781 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3781)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3781 (as of 2026-04-21).