S. 3674Heading to a voteImmigration
New bill would let feds revoke naturalized citizenship more easily
Data as of July 11, 2026
The SCAM Act adds new grounds to strip naturalized citizens of citizenship and allows fast-track deportation afterward.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The SCAM Act adds new legal grounds for the federal government to revoke naturalized citizenship, including joining a terrorist organization, defrauding a government program of at least $10,000, or committing a serious felony or espionage crime, all within 10 years of naturalization. The bill also allows the Attorney General, not just federal prosecutors, to bring these cases to court. If citizenship is revoked, it is backdated to the original naturalization date, as if the person was never a citizen.
Who does it affect?
This bill affects only naturalized citizens, meaning people born abroad who completed the legal citizenship process. It does not apply to birthright citizens.
Why does it matter?
People who lose citizenship under this bill could be placed into a fast-track deportation process regardless of how long they have lived in the United States or what immigration status they hold afterward. The backdating of citizenship removal may affect legal rights or protections that applied during the period between naturalization and the court decision.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote — You are here
- House
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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- SCAM Act Introduced To Revoke Citizenship Of Migrants Who Commit Fraud, Serious Felonies
zerohedge.comFeb 1, 2026
- WATCH: Schmitt Lambasts 'Fear-Mongering' Hirono over SCAM Act Comments
breitbart.comJun 6, 2026Leans right
- Sen Schmitt reups push for expanding denaturalization after recent acts of violence by naturalized citizens
foxnews.comMar 13, 2026Leans right
- GOP whip: ‘America-hating terrorists’ should lose citizenship under SCAM Act
foxnews.comMar 20, 2026Leans right
- Schmitt proposes bill to make it easier to revoke citizenship of fraudsters after Minnesota scandal
washingtontimes.comJan 19, 2026Leans right
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Official title
SCAM Act
- Introduced:
- January 15, 2026
- Latest action:
- January 26, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
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