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- H.R.2848
H.R.2848: Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced June 23, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject any alien who remains in the United States after any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired to: (1) a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for a first offense; and (2) a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for any subsequent offense. Such penalties shall be waived if the overstay was...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| June 23, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 23, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) |