What does Preamble of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposed amendment would deem specified activities in support of terrorism as a renunciation of United States nationality.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026.

What does DEPORTATION. of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 236A(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, modifying mandatory detention procedures. The amendment replaces "Deputy Attorney General" with "Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement" and "Attorney General" with "Secretary of Homeland Security" within Section 236A(a). Section 236A(a)(1) is amended to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine that detention is not necessary for aliens described in section 237(a)(7) to protect national security or public safety. Section 236A(a)(3)(A) is amended to include 237(a)(7) alongside 237(a)(4)(B). This section also amends Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Paragraph (7) of Section 237(a) is redesignated as paragraph (8). A new paragraph (7) is added to Section 237(a) to establish deportability for aliens who have been denaturalized under section 340(d) or relinquished nationality under section 349(a).

What does EXPEDITED PROCEEDING AND PRIORITIZATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 238 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It adds subsection (e) to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to file for mandatory docketing priority in a U.S. district court for the removal of individuals convicted of offenses under chapter 113B of Title 18 and subject to denaturalization proceedings. The court shall prioritize removal proceedings authorized under this subsection. A conviction described in paragraph (1) creates a rebuttable presumption of deportability under section 237(a)(7). Removal proceedings may be initiated concurrently with denaturalization proceedings, but a removal order cannot be executed until the denaturalization order is final.

What does JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN DENATURALIZATION AND DEPORTATION of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 240(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment inserts language regarding aliens described in section 237(a)(7). These aliens are subject to review by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The review process follows subpart A of part 1003 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations.

What does ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR DENATURALIZATION. of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add additional grounds for denaturalization. It expands the list of activities that can trigger denaturalization proceedings related to foreign terrorist organizations, including membership, joining, or swearing allegiance. It adds a new subsection (d) to Section 340 of the Act, addressing naturalized citizens who commit, conspire to commit, attempt to commit, or materially support acts of terrorism. This new subsection establishes that such actions indicate the individual was not attached to the principles of the U.S. Constitution or well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States at the time of naturalization. It allows for the revocation of citizenship and cancellation of naturalization certificates based on these actions, effective as of the original naturalization date. The amendment references sections of Title 18 of the United States Code related to terrorism and material support of terrorism.

What does LOSS OF NATIONALITY DUE TO SUPPORT OF TERRORISM. of Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 349(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendments modify conditions under which a U.S. citizen may lose their nationality due to supporting terrorism. Changes include striking 'or' in several paragraphs, replacing 'relinquishing' with 'renouncing', and expanding the definition of entities that could trigger loss of nationality to include designated foreign terrorist organizations. Paragraph (3) is revised to specify conditions related to military service or armed groups, including engagement in hostilities against the United States or targeting U.S. nationals. A new paragraph (4) is added, addressing membership, oaths of allegiance, training, or support for designated foreign terrorist organizations. Paragraph (5) (as redesignated) is amended to clarify the knowledge requirement for individuals involved. Paragraph (8) (as redesignated) is updated to include conspiracy or attempted provision of material support to foreign terrorist organizations.

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Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/17/2026 · Introduced: 3/17/2026

Author: Pat Harrigan (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes that supporting foreign terrorist organizations, including membership or oaths of allegiance, can lead to the loss of U.S. citizenship.
The bill expands grounds for denaturalization, allowing revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens who commit or support acts of terrorism, retroactively to the original naturalization date.
It modifies deportation procedures, allowing the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses and subject to denaturalization proceedings.

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