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S 1937 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Visa Overstay Penalties Act of 2025

S 1937, the Visa Overstay Penalties Act of 2025, increases penalties for nonimmigrant visa holders who exceed their authorized stay. It raises civil fines for visa overstays from $50-$250 to $500-$1,000 per violation and adds up to 2 years in jail for repeat offenses or prior convictions. The bill directly affects temporary visa holders (like students or workers) who accumulate 10+ days of unauthorized stay beyond their visa terms. Key changes include explicit penalties for failing to maintain visa status or comply with conditions, with doubled fines for repeat violations.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for visa overstays (fines and jail time), expanding criminalization and increasing sentences - opposing criminal justice reform trends that reduce penalties.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases civil fines and jail time for visa overstays, directly restricting immigrant compliance and enforcement against temporary visa holders.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 3, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 3, 2025
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