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Combating Immigration Fraud: New Penalties and Victim Protection

This act introduces stricter penalties for immigration service fraud, such as impersonating an attorney or extorting money. It aims to protect individuals seeking immigration status from dishonest practices and ensure a safer path to legal residency. Citizens can report fraud, and the government will publish information on how to avoid it.
Key points
New Offenses: Prohibits defrauding individuals in immigration matters and impersonating an attorney or accredited representative.
Stricter Penalties: Fraud can lead to up to one year in prison and a fine, with up to three years for significant financial losses or retaliatory actions.
Victim Protection: The Attorney General must establish complaint procedures, publish fraud prevention information in multiple languages, and appoint special prosecutors to pursue these crimes.
Restitution: Funds recovered from fraudsters, where victims cannot be located, will be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4435
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
Process start date: 2021-07-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4435.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Offenses: Prohibits defrauding individuals in immigration matters and impersonating an attorney or accredited representative.
  • Stricter Penalties: Fraud can lead to up to one year in prison and a fine, with up to three years for significant financial losses or retaliatory actions.
  • Victim Protection: The Attorney General must establish complaint procedures, publish fraud prevention information in multiple languages, and appoint special prosecutors to pursue these crimes.
  • Restitution: Funds recovered from fraudsters, where victims cannot be located, will be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Migration