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Expanding Deportation for Fraud and Automatic Citizenship Revocation.

This bill expands the list of deportable offenses to include any conviction for fraud, regardless of the financial loss amount. Crucially, it mandates that any court convicting a naturalized US citizen of fraud or other specified crimes must automatically revoke their citizenship at the time of conviction. The provisions regarding citizenship loss apply retroactively to fraud committed since September 1996, provided the individual was not previously charged.
Key points
Any conviction of an alien for a crime involving fraud (against private individuals, corporations, or government) results in mandatory deportation and detention.
Courts convicting a naturalized US citizen of fraud or other listed crimes must automatically revoke their citizenship and cancel their naturalization certificate.
The citizenship revocation rules apply retroactively to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, if the person was not previously arrested or charged.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6975
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fraud Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6975.

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 2026-01-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Any conviction of an alien for a crime involving fraud (against private individuals, corporations, or government) results in mandatory deportation and detention.
  • Courts convicting a naturalized US citizen of fraud or other listed crimes must automatically revoke their citizenship and cancel their naturalization certificate.
  • The citizenship revocation rules apply retroactively to fraud committed on or after September 30, 1996, if the person was not previously arrested or charged.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

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