Bill ties naturalization to terrorism crime pledges
In committeeH.R. 8341Latest action
Sponsor: Riley M. Moore · Representative · WV
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Official title: DEPORT Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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A new law would let the government strip citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism-related crimes, then deport them permanently.
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What does this do?
This bill adds terrorism-related requirements to the citizenship process. People applying for citizenship must swear they have not committed, and do not plan to commit, certain terrorism-related crimes. Naturalized citizens convicted of those crimes can lose their citizenship, be deported, and be permanently barred from returning.
Who does it affect?
This affects anyone applying for U.S. citizenship after the law takes effect, people who were already naturalized within a certain number of years before it passes, and any non-citizen convicted of the listed crimes.
Why does it matter?
A naturalized citizen convicted of a listed crime can be taken to court to have their citizenship removed, after which they can be deported and never allowed back into the country. Non-citizens convicted of these crimes would be permanently ineligible for green cards, asylum, and other immigration protections, with no exceptions allowed.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 16, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 16, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.