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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1837Immigration

Timely Departure Act

INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it significantly changes the entry requirements for a large number of international visitors to the U.S., potentially impacting tourism, international student enrollment, and certain temporary worker programs. By requiring a high cash bond, it could make the U.S. a less attractive or accessible destination for many people, which could have economic ripple effects on industries reliant on international travelers.

It also fundamentally alters the process for nonimmigrants seeking asylum, forcing them to make a potentially life-altering decision about their immigration status within a tight timeframe or lose their opportunity. If passed, the bill would aim to reduce visa overstays by creating strong financial disincentives and immediate penalties, but it could also raise concerns about access for legitimate travelers, humanitarian protections, and the administrative burden on the government.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires most nonimmigrant visitors to pay a bond or cash payment between $5,000 and $50,000 upon admission to the U.S.

This creates a significant financial barrier for many international visitors, potentially impacting tourism and other forms of temporary travel to the U.S.

PROVISION 02

Automatically forfeits the bond or cash payment without appeal if the nonimmigrant overstays their authorized period.

This provision imposes an immediate and non-negotiable financial penalty for overstaying a visa, directly funding immigration enforcement.

PROVISION 03

Mandates prompt removal from the U.S. and a 4- to 12-year ban from obtaining lawful immigration status for overstayers whose bond is forfeited.

These are severe consequences for overstaying, designed to strongly deter individuals from remaining in the country past their allowed time.

PROVISION 04

Requires nonimmigrants to submit asylum or withholding of removal applications before their authorized stay expires, making them ineligible if they overstay without applying.

This significantly restricts the ability of nonimmigrant visa holders to seek humanitarian protection if they do not apply within a strict timeframe.

PROVISION 05

Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from waiving any of the bill's requirements.

This provision ensures strict adherence to the new rules without allowing for executive discretion or exceptions.

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2 EVENTS

MAR 4

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

MAR 4

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1837

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedMar 4, 2025

Last actionMar 4, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025

House BillHR 1837Immigration

Timely Departure Act

INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025

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Introduced

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Passed Senate

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To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires most nonimmigrant visitors to pay a bond or cash payment between $5,000 and $50,000 upon admission to the U.S.

This creates a significant financial barrier for many international visitors, potentially impacting tourism and other forms of temporary travel to the U.S.

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Automatically forfeits the bond or cash payment without appeal if the nonimmigrant overstays their authorized period.

This provision imposes an immediate and non-negotiable financial penalty for overstaying a visa, directly funding immigration enforcement.

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Mandates prompt removal from the U.S. and a 4- to 12-year ban from obtaining lawful immigration status for overstayers whose bond is forfeited.

These are severe consequences for overstaying, designed to strongly deter individuals from remaining in the country past their allowed time.

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Requires nonimmigrants to submit asylum or withholding of removal applications before their authorized stay expires, making them ineligible if they overstay without applying.

This significantly restricts the ability of nonimmigrant visa holders to seek humanitarian protection if they do not apply within a strict timeframe.

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Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from waiving any of the bill's requirements.

This provision ensures strict adherence to the new rules without allowing for executive discretion or exceptions.

DEADLINES & DATES

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30 days after the date of enactment

Effective date of the new requirements for nonimmigrant bonds and penalties.

Before midnight (Pacific Time) on the date their authorized period of stay expires

Deadline for nonimmigrant aliens to submit an application for asylum or withholding of removal.

Failure to depart before midnight (Pacific Time) on the date their authorized period of stay expires

Trigger for bond forfeiture and associated penalties for nonimmigrants.

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
Amounts from forfeited bonds or cash payments	Immigration Detention and Enforcement Account	mandatory	Ongoing

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Forfeiture of a bond or cash payment between $5,000 and $50,000	Nonimmigrant aliens who fail to depart the United States before their authorized period of stay expires
administrative	Prompt removal from the United States	Nonimmigrant aliens whose bond or cash payment is forfeited
administrative	Ineligibility for any lawful immigration status or adjustment of status for a period of not less than 4 years and not more than 12 years	Nonimmigrant aliens whose bond or cash payment is forfeited
administrative	Ineligibility to submit an application for asylum or withholding of removal	Nonimmigrant aliens who fail to depart the United States before their authorized period of stay expires and have not submitted such an application

GLOSSARY

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Nonimmigrant: A foreign national who comes to the U.S. for a temporary stay, such as for tourism, study, or temporary work, and is expected to depart at the end of their authorized period.
Bond: A sum of money paid as a guarantee that a person will fulfill a specific obligation, in this case, departing the U.S. on time. If the obligation isn't met, the money is forfeited.
Forfeiture: The loss of money or property as a penalty for failing to meet a legal obligation or condition.
Asylum: Protection granted by a country to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee, fearing persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Withholding of Removal: A form of protection similar to asylum, but with stricter requirements, granted to an individual who can prove it is more likely than not that they would be persecuted or tortured if returned to their home country.
Overstay: When a foreign national remains in the U.S. beyond the authorized period of stay granted when they entered the country on a temporary visa.

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2 EVENTS

MAR 4, 25

Introduced in House

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MAR 4, 25

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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