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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To expand and clarify the grounds for civil denaturalization proceedings for individuals who have defrauded a governmental program, joined a terrorist organization, or committed certain criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act" or "SCAM Act," aims to expand and clarify the reasons why the U.S. government can pursue civil denaturalization, which is the process of revoking citizenship granted through naturalization. Specifically, it proposes that individuals can be denaturalized if, within 10 years of becoming a citizen, they are convicted of or admit to defrauding federal, state, local, or tribal governments of at least $10,000, or if they associate with, conspire with, aid, or abet a foreign terrorist organization, or if they commit an aggravated felony or espionage offense. The bill argues that such actions demonstrate that the individual lacked good moral character, attachment to the U.S. Constitution, and a disposition to the good order and happiness of the United States at the time of their naturalization, thus making their citizenship invalid from the original date it was granted and allowing for their removal from the country. It also includes a fallback provision that if the 10-year period is deemed unconstitutional, it will be reduced to 5 years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (53)
Tom Emmer (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Clay Fuller (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Brian Jack (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Mike Kennedy (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Jimmy Patronis (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
John Rose (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Keith Self (R),
Jefferson Shreve (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Dale Strong (R),
William Timmons (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7156/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7156/BILLS-119hr7156ih.pdf |
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