What does Preamble of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposed amendment would require an attestation disavowing terrorist intent before an alien can be naturalized.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026

What does TERRORISM ATTESTATION REQUIREMENT FOR NATURALIZATION. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add a terrorism attestation requirement for naturalization. Applicants must execute a written attestation under oath, stating they have not been convicted of or have pending charges for covered offenses. The attestation must also state the applicant does not intend to commit covered offenses in the future. The Secretary of Homeland Security must revise the naturalization application to include the attestation within 180 days. The oath of allegiance will include an express renunciation of intent to engage in covered offenses.

What does TERRORISM CONVICTIONS AND CONDUCT AS EVIDENCE OF ILLEGAL of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish procedures for denaturalization based on terrorism-related convictions or conduct. It creates a process where a conviction for a 'covered offense' (as defined in section 316(g)(4)) can be considered evidence that naturalization was illegally procured or obtained through concealment or misrepresentation. For individuals naturalized before the attestation requirement under section 316(g), a subsequent conviction for a covered offense creates a rebuttable presumption that the attestation was false or that the person lacked the required intent. The government must establish grounds for revocation by clear, convincing, and unequivocal evidence, except where a presumption is established, in which case the defendant must rebut the presumption with the same standard of evidence. Proceedings are initiated by the Attorney General in federal district court, and revocation of naturalization triggers removal proceedings. There is no statute of limitations for proceedings under this section.

What does DEPORTABILITY OF DENATURALIZED PERSONS. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment adds a new subsection (9) regarding the deportability of denaturalized persons. Aliens whose naturalization has been revoked under section 340 are made deportable. These aliens will be subject to removal proceedings under the title.

What does INADMISSIBILITY FOR COVERED TERRORISM CONVICTIONS. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment adds a new provision regarding inadmissibility based on federal terrorism convictions. Aliens convicted of a 'covered offense,' as defined in section 316(g)(4) of this Act, are deemed inadmissible.

What does REVOCATION OF IMMIGRATION BENEFITS AND STATUS. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

Aliens convicted of covered offenses are ineligible for immigration benefits Such aliens are subject to removal proceedings and detention Existing immigration benefits or status are revoked upon final order of removal or denaturalization

What does PERMANENT BAR TO ADMISSION. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It establishes a permanent bar to admission for individuals whose naturalization has been revoked under Section 340. It also applies to individuals previously ordered removed for conviction of a covered offense as defined in Section 316(g)(4). No waivers of inadmissibility are available to those subject to this bar.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENT. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act It adds a provision for revoking citizenship orders The court shall cancel the certificate of naturalization upon entry of a final order

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of DEPORT Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes rules of construction for the Act. The Act does not create new grounds for denaturalization beyond existing authority under section 340(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Act does not limit the United States' authority to initiate denaturalization proceedings based on factors like illegal procurement. The Act does not restrict the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Justice from pursuing criminal or civil actions under other laws. The Act does not authorize denaturalization of individuals who obtained citizenship by birth.

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DEPORT Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Riley Moore (R-WV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires all naturalization applicants to attest under oath that they do not intend to commit terrorism-related offenses, and updates the oath of allegiance to include an express renunciation of such intent.
The bill establishes a process for denaturalizing individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses, allowing such convictions to be considered evidence that naturalization was illegally obtained, with the government needing to present clear and convincing evidence.
Individuals who have had their naturalization revoked due to terrorism-related convictions will be subject to deportation proceedings, and those convicted of covered offenses will be permanently barred from entering the United States.

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