From Fox News: A bill set to be put before lawmakers would strip naturalized Americans convicted of fraud and other offenses of their citizenship amid a widening scandal concerning fraudulent activity in Minnesota.
The “Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act,” or the SCAM Act, slated to be introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., would clarify what evidence the federal government can use when proving an individual did not meet the lawful requirements at the time of their naturalization.
The legislation would create a path to denaturalize anyone who, within 10 years of their naturalization, is convicted of fraud against the government, found to have joined, or affiliated with a foreign terrorist organization, or is convicted of an aggravated felony.
“If you came to this country to harm and take advantage of the American people, I’ve got news for you: You’re going home,” Emmer told Fox News. “Anyone who commits fraud against American taxpayers, affiliates with a terrorist organization, or commits an aggravated felony after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen never met the requirements for naturalization in the first place and should be denaturalized and deported.”
“This legislation not only holds Somali fraudsters in Minnesota accountable, but it restores long-overdue integrity to America’s entire naturalization process. It’s time to send them home,” Emmer declared.
On the Senate side, Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced a similar effort on Friday.
“The American people expect the government to work for law-abiding citizens—not criminals. My Fraud Accountability Act would support @realDonaldTrump’s work to eliminate fraud by deporting and denaturalizing the people who come to America to scam us,” Blackburn declared.
The American people expect the government to work for law-abiding citizens—not criminals.
My Fraud Accountability Act would support @realDonaldTrump’s work to eliminate fraud by deporting and denaturalizing the people who come to America to scam us. pic.twitter.com/qxHQD5FRaJ
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) January 16, 2026
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