The purpose of this legislation, known as the Visa Overstays Penalties Act, is to strengthen penalties for individuals who enter the United States illegally or who remain in the country beyond the terms of their visa. The goal is to deter illegal immigration and ensure that those who violate immigration laws face more significant consequences. Key provisions of the Act include increased fines and potential prison time for individuals who violate immigration laws. Specifically, the law raises the minimum fine for illegal entry from $50 to $500, and the maximum fine from $250 to ,000.