Congressman Onder Introduces the Timely Departure Act

Washington, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Bob Onder (MO-3) introduced his first bill as a member of Congress, the Timely Departure Act. 

The inspiration for the bill comes from two female victims in St. Charles County that were sexually assaulted by an illegal middle-eastern alien who was driving for Uber and Lyft while overstaying his tourist visa.

The Timely Departure Act takes a crucial step in cracking down on the epidemic of visa overstayers. This legislation would require visa bonds of between $5,000 and $50,000, which would be forfeited if an alien overstays their visa departure date.  In addition, offenders would also be deemed ineligible for lawful immigration status for a period of 4-12 years as well as ineligible for both asylum and withholding of removals claims. 

“For far too long the United States has accepted widespread defiance of our immigration laws without consequence,” said Congressman Onder.

“Finally, with President Trump back in the White House, we are saying enough is enough.”

Funds raised from these visa bonds are to be used for alien detention facilities and the international transportation of aliens ordered to be removed from the United States.

Previously this legislation was introduced by now Vice President, then Senator, J.D. Vance.

The bill's co-sponsors include Reps. Barry Moore (AL-1), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Andy Harris (MD-01), and Mike Haridopolos (FL-8).