To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.
In Committee
Introduced:Sep 2, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Chellie Pingree
Representative
Democratic
ME-1
Cosponsors
9
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Immigration
Summary
This bill aims to increase the penalties for illegally entering the United States or overstaying a visa. It would raise the fines for unlawful entry and establish criminal penalties, including possible jail time, for individuals who overstay their visas by more than 10 days.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to increase the penalties for illegally entering the United States or overstaying a visa. It would raise the fines for unlawful entry and establish criminal penalties, including possible jail time, for individuals who overstay their visas by more than 10 days.
Last updated: 12/30/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Visa Overstays Penalties Act</b></p> <p>This bill increases the civil penalties for unlawful entry into the United States and establishes criminal penalties for overstaying a visa.</p> <p>A non-U.S. national (<i>alien </i>under federal law) apprehended while unlawfully entering the United States shall be subject to a fine of at least $500 and up to $1,000 (currently at least $50 and up to $250).</p> <p>If an individual overstays a visa (or otherwise fails to comply with the conditions of a visa) for 10 days or more, on first offense the individual shall be subject to fines or imprisonment for up to six months, or both. For subsequent violations, the individual shall be subject to fines or imprisonment of up to two years, or both. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Increases the civil penalties for unlawful entry into the U.S. from $50-$250 to $500-$1,000
Establishes criminal penalties for overstaying a visa by 10 days or more, including fines and possible jail time
Imposes harsher penalties for repeat offenders who overstay their visas
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would primarily affect non-U.S. citizens, including immigrants, tourists, and others who enter the country on a visa. If enacted, it could lead to more individuals facing fines or even criminal charges for overstaying their visas, which could have significant consequences for their ability to travel or live in the United States in the future.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Immigration
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2436, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from health savings accounts for funeral expenses of the account beneficiary as qualified distributions.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2436
