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HR3781119th Congress

Visa Overstays Penalties Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Higher penalties for illegal entry

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

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 carry a civil fine of $500 to $1,000, doubled if you were previously fined under this overstay rule or the illegal‑entry civil penalty. These changes would take effect at enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/5/2025

  • Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 6/17/2025

  • Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 6/17/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 6/17/2025

  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/14/2025

  • Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 8/5/2025

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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