What does Preamble of S 3674 do?

This bill aims to expand and clarify grounds for civil denaturalization proceedings Proceedings would apply to individuals who have defrauded a governmental program Proceedings would also apply to those who joined a terrorist organization or committed certain crimes

What does SHORT TITLES. of S 3674 do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act'.

What does FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. of S 3674 do?

This section outlines findings of Congress regarding naturalized United States citizenship. It states that naturalized citizens have duties and obligations to the Nation. Congress finds that some naturalized citizens have betrayed these duties and obligations. The section lists requirements for naturalization, including good moral character and attachment to the Constitution. It also discusses the consequences of certain actions, such as fraud or affiliation with foreign terrorist organizations, on naturalization.

What does PURPOSE. of S 3674 do?

This Act aims to broaden the circumstances under which the United States can initiate civil denaturalization proceedings. The Act clarifies the grounds for denaturalization, specifically related to fraud against governmental programs. Affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization and certain criminal offenses are also grounds for denaturalization proceedings under this Act. The Act focuses on individuals who, it is proven, lacked the required good moral character, attachment to the Constitution, and disposition to the good order and happiness of the United States at the time of their naturalization.

What does EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING DENATURALIZATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO of S 3674 do?

This section amends Section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It expands denaturalization for individuals lacking good moral character and attachment to the US Constitution. Denaturalization can occur if a person associates with a foreign terrorist organization within 10 years of naturalization. It can also occur if a person is convicted of fraud or an aggravated felony within 10 years of naturalization. The revocation of naturalization is effective as of the original date of the naturalization order and certificate.

What does SEVERABILITY. of S 3674 do?

This Act establishes a severability clause. If any part of the Act or its amendments is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be valid. The Act's provisions and amendments will continue to apply to other individuals and circumstances even if invalidated for some.

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SCAM Act — S. 3674

Last updated: 1/26/2026 · Introduced: 1/15/2026

Author: Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the grounds for civil denaturalization proceedings to include individuals who have defrauded a governmental program or joined a terrorist organization.
It also allows for denaturalization of individuals convicted of certain crimes, including fraud or aggravated felonies, within 10 years of naturalization.
The revocation of naturalization would be effective as of the original date of the naturalization order and certificate.

119th CongressintroducedHR. 7156(In Committee)Official page

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