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New Bill Targets Denaturalization Over Fraud, Terrorism

1/17/2026

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act (SCAM Act).
The bill would denaturalize naturalized Americans within ten years of naturalization for fraud, terrorist affiliations, or aggravated felonies.
Emmer stressed accountability for system abuse, noting fraud within Minnesota's Somali community amid a major scandal.
Senate Republicans seek tighter penalties on childcare providers involved in fraud tied to the scandal.

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act (SCAM Act).
The bill would denaturalize naturalized Americans within ten years of naturalization for fraud, terrorist affiliations, or aggravated felonies.
Emmer stressed accountability for system abuse, noting fraud within Minnesota's Somali community amid a major scandal.
Senate Republicans seek tighter penalties on childcare providers involved in fraud tied to the scandal.