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Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act (SCAM Act)

This bill expands the grounds for revoking U.S. citizenship from naturalized individuals. It targets those who commit major fraud, join terrorist groups, or commit serious crimes within 10 years of becoming citizens.
Key points
Citizenship can be revoked for government fraud exceeding $10,000.
Loss of citizenship for associating with, aiding, or conspiring with foreign terrorist organizations.
Revocation for committing aggravated felonies or espionage within 10 years of naturalization.
Expedited deportation proceedings for individuals whose citizenship is cancelled.
Denaturalization is retroactive, making the citizenship certificate void from its original issue date.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7156
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Process start date: 2026-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCAM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7156.

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 2026-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizenship can be revoked for government fraud exceeding $10,000.
  • Loss of citizenship for associating with, aiding, or conspiring with foreign terrorist organizations.
  • Revocation for committing aggravated felonies or espionage within 10 years of naturalization.
  • Expedited deportation proceedings for individuals whose citizenship is cancelled.
  • Denaturalization is retroactive, making the citizenship certificate void from its original issue date.
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. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6].

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 2026-02-10.

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.

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