Noncitizens convicted of fraud could face deportation. Naturalized citizens convicted of fraud could have citizenship revoked by the same court that enters the conviction.
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Fraud Accountability Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 6975: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens and naturalized U.S. citizens who are convicted of fraud. It also affects federal courts, because the bill would give the convicting court power to revoke naturalized citizenship in fraud cases.
Why this matters: Fraud convictions could lead to much more than criminal penalties under this bill. They could also trigger deportation for noncitizens or loss of citizenship for naturalized citizens. The practical effect would depend on how courts apply the bill and what fraud offenses qualify.
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