H.R.147: Visa Overstay Enforcement Act of 2019

The Visa Overstay Enforcement Act would criminalize the overstay of visas:
(1) for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned no more than 6 months, or both; and (2) for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.

Exception—if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines on an individual case-by-case basis that, because of reasons of medical necessity, public safety, or national security, the visa holder shall not be subject to the penalties described above.

This bill would also limit reentry into the United States of offenders of this provision:
First offenders may not be admitted to the United States for a period of 5 years, beginning on the date of the conviction; and may not be granted a visa for a period of 10 years, beginning on the date of the conviction. Subsequent offenders may not be admitted to the United States, and may not be granted a visa.

H.R. 523 is a simmilar bill that was introduced in the House.