What does Preamble of American Citizens First Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To terminate Federal benefits for noncitizens, to authorize the denaturalization of naturalized citizens who undermine domestic tranquility, to expand expedited removal authority, to require mandatory revetting of nationals of Afghanistan, and to provide for automatic termination of temporary protected status, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to terminate federal benefits for noncitizens. It authorizes the denaturalization of naturalized citizens who undermine domestic tranquility. The bill seeks to expand expedited removal authority. It requires mandatory revetting of nationals of Afghanistan. The bill proposes automatic termination of temporary protected status.

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Citizens First Act do?

This bill is formally titled the American Citizens First Act.

What does TERMINATION OF FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR NONCITIZENS. of American Citizens First Act do?

This section terminates eligibility for federal public benefits to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States. Federal public benefit is defined as in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The termination applies to welfare or needs-based cash assistance. Medicaid is excluded, except for emergency medical services. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps are included. Federal housing assistance is included. Federal student financial aid is included. The refundable portion of any tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is included.

What does DENATURALIZATION FOR ACTS UNDERMINING DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY. of American Citizens First Act do?

This section amends Section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It allows for the denaturalization and removal of naturalized citizens. Denaturalization may occur if a citizen is convicted of or found by the Secretary of Homeland Security to have participated in specific actions. These actions include riots, violent or destructive unlawful protests, and acts intended to overthrow or disrupt the constitutional order of the United States. Expedited removal proceedings under section 238 will be used in these cases, regardless of how long ago the citizen was naturalized.

What does EXPEDITED REMOVAL EXPANSION. of American Citizens First Act do?

This section amends Section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It modifies the definition of an alien eligible for expedited removal to include those present in the United States without admission or parole, regardless of the time elapsed since entry. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to carry out expedited removal to the fullest extent permitted. Discretionary exceptions to expedited removal are limited to cases where a credible fear of persecution claim is upheld after review.

What does MANDATORY COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY REVIEW OF CERTAIN NATIONALS OF of American Citizens First Act do?

This section mandates a comprehensive security review of Afghan nationals admitted or paroled into the United States between January 20, 2021, and the Act's enactment. The review includes re-interviews and biometric checks, conducted by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Individuals deemed a security risk during the review may be subject to expedited removal. Processing of Afghan special immigrant and refugee status applications is suspended until the completion certification is submitted to Congress. Federal funds for Afghan resettlement support are also restricted until the completion certification is submitted.

What does TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HIGH-RISK of American Citizens First Act do?

This section amends Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a process for the automatic termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS for nationals of countries designated under subsection (b) will terminate either upon a finding by the Secretary of Homeland Security that conditions no longer warrant the designation, or when a report indicates the crime rate among those nationals exceeds the national average by at least 20 percent. The Secretary of Homeland Security must calculate crime rates for each designated country and submit a report to Congress every 180 days, starting 180 days after the subsection's enactment. The crime rate calculation includes all offenses, such as civil offenses, traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. This provision applies retroactively to designations made after January 20, 2021, including Afghanistan, Haiti, Venezuela, and Somalia.

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American Citizens First Act

Last updated: 12/3/2025 · Introduced: 12/3/2025

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill would eliminate federal public benefits, such as SNAP and housing assistance, for non-citizens, with exceptions for emergency medical services.
It allows for the denaturalization and removal of naturalized citizens found to have participated in actions like riots or attempts to disrupt the constitutional order.
The bill expands expedited removal authority to include individuals present in the U.S. without admission, mandates security reviews of Afghan nationals, and establishes a process for the automatic termination of Temporary Protected Status based on crime rates or conditions.

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