Bill116th CongressFiled May 23, 2019Immigration
S. 1631
A bill to establish criminal penalties for aliens who fail to depart before the expiration of their visas.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2019)
This bill provides for criminal penalties for an alien who stays in the United States after the expiration of the alien's visa. Such an alien shall be criminally fined, imprisoned for up to one year, or both.
What just happenedMay 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2019
- May 23, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate