Visa Overstays Penalties Act

House Bill

H.R. 3781

119th Congress

Visa Overstays Penalties Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Danny K. Davis

Representative

Democratic

IL-7

Cosponsors

26

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would require the federal government to take steps to reduce bird deaths from collisions with public buildings. It would direct the General Services Administration to incorporate bird-safe design features into new, acquired, or renovated federal buildings, with some exceptions for historical buildings.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

SponsorDanny K. Davis (D-IL)

Introduced6/17/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Visa Overstays Penalties Act

This bill would require the federal government to take steps to reduce bird deaths from collisions with public buildings. It would direct the General Services Administration to incorporate bird-safe design features into new, acquired, or renovated federal buil

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This bill would require the federal government to take steps to reduce bird deaths from collisions with public buildings. It would direct the General Services Administration to incorporate bird-safe design features into new, acquired, or renovated federal buildings, with some exceptions for historical buildings.

Bill Number: 3781
Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-IL)
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Visa Overstays Penalties Act
Bill Number: 3781
Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-IL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Summary: This bill would require the federal government to take steps to reduce bird deaths from collisions with public buildings. It would direct the General Services Administration to incorporate bird-safe design features into new, acquired, or renovated federal buildings, with some exceptions for historic

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the federal government to take steps to reduce bird deaths from collisions with public buildings. It would direct the General Services Administration to incorporate bird-safe design features into new, acquired, or renovated federal buildings, with some exceptions for historical buildings.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<html><body>Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act of 2023 This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to develop and implement strategies for reducing bird fatalities from collisions with public buildings. Specifically, the GSA must incorporate relevant features and strategies into public buildings that are newly constructed, acquired, or substantially altered so as to reduce bird fatalities. The GSA must also develop a related design guide and annually certify its active use. The bill's provisions do not apply to buildings and sites on the National Register of Historic Places, the White House and its grounds, the Supreme Court building and its grounds, or the U.S. Capitol and any buildings on its grounds.</body></html>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the General Services Administration to develop and implement strategies to reduce bird fatalities from collisions with public buildings
Applies to new, acquired, or substantially altered federal buildings, but exempts historical buildings like the White House and U.S. Capitol
Mandates the GSA to create a design guide and annually certify its active use

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would help protect birds by making federal buildings safer and more bird-friendly. It would affect the design and construction of government facilities nationwide, benefiting bird populations that are threatened by collisions with glass windows and structures. Environmental groups and bird conservation organizations would likely support this legislation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Animal protection and human-animal relationships

Birds

Building construction

Congressional oversight

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3781, 119th Congress (2025). "Visa Overstays Penalties Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3781

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