Help stop a harmful new de-naturalization policy from being enacted!

action alert from NALEO

I am forwarding an urgent call for action from our friends at NALEO Education Fund:

Colleagues –

We are writing to alert you to legislation that would dramatically expand the grounds for stripping naturalized citizens of their U.S. citizenship. These bills are consistent with the Trump Administration announcements of renewed focus on prosecuting denaturalizations. Members of Congress have taken aggressive steps toward enactment of this legislation (see below), and we understand that their proponents want to “fast track” one of the bills, and may have the support to do so.

Two bills have seen recent promotion and action:

  1. The “SCAM Act,” S. 3674/H.R. 7156, has bypassed the committee process and could come to the Senate floor at any time. It was introduced on January 15, and has gained a total of 8 co-sponsors since then. It would subject people to denaturalization if they committed fraud or an “aggravated felony”, or were connected to a designated terrorist organization, within 10 years after naturalizing. Targets would not only lose U.S. citizenship, but also become deportable.

This is a particularly dangerous bill because its supporters are trying to bypass any kind of consideration of the bill in Committee, and get a vote on it as soon as possible on the Senate floor. While we cannot predict whether they will be successful in this effort, we believe that time is of the essence in voicing opposition to it.

  1. The Fraud Accountability Act, S. 3606/H.R. 6975, would specify that commission of any crime of fraud is grounds for removal. In addition, it would make a naturalized citizen’s commission of any deportable offense, including fraud, grounds for revocation of the person’s citizenship. This bill is pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee – while it may not have the same urgency as S. 3674, we believe speaking out against both bills would be extremely helpful.

TAKE ACTION NOW:

We believe that advocates’ calls to firm up opposition may prove critical to defeating these bills, and preserving confidence in the naturalization process. Both bills threaten to make naturalized Americans second-class citizens, always in danger of expulsion and never secure in their status. Either proposal would open the door to blatant abuse of the criminal justice system to destabilize disfavored communities, and discriminate against members of racial and religious minority groups.

How you can help!

First, please note that action you take on this legislation could be considering lobbying, and we strongly recommend that you consult with your organizational counsel, internal policies, and funding guidelines to make sure the actions you take are in compliance. If you can take action consistent with the foregoing, we encourage you to review the talking points below, and call your Senators [(202) 224-3121] and House member [(202) 224-3121] to share your opposition – you can use these talking points to guide your conversation.

  • Patriotic newcomers who naturalize make a permanent commitment to our nation, and citizenship has always been permanent too.
  • Americans only lose U.S. citizenship by deliberate renunciation or affiliation with another country.
  • A law that singles out naturalized citizens for expulsion under broad circumstances violates our core values, and makes us weaker by discouraging lawful permanent residents from naturalizing.
  • Denaturalization expansion bills are intrusive big government overreach, and could involve a waste of government resources, where there is no problem in the first place.
  • Naturalized citizens are a valued part of their neighborhoods and communities, earning and contributing billions in taxes and economic activity each year.

Please be aware that phone calls do make a difference – we have heard from many Members that they do pay attention to them.

Thank you so much for joining us in this effort. We will keep you apprised on any future developments, particularly if it appears that S. 3674 gains more momentum.

Sincerely,

Rosalind Gold

Chief Public Policy Officer

NALEO Educational Fund

1000 Corporate Center Dr., Ste. 310

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Posted: to Citizenship News on Wed, Feb 11, 2026
Updated: Wed, Feb 11, 2026