Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 18, 2021Immigration
S. 858
Preventing Visa Overstays Act
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Preventing Visa Overstays Act
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 happenedMar 18, 2021
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 SenateMar 18, 2021
- Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate