SCAM Act

National Security Protections: By establishing that associating with a foreign terrorist organization is sufficient evidence of a lack of good moral character, the bill seeks to address risks to national security (Section 4, subsection d).

Protection of Public Benefits: The bill targets individuals who commit fraud against federal, state, local, or tribal governments, specifically addressing the defrauding of public benefits (Section s 4, subsection e).

Accountability for Criminal Activity: The bill provides grounds for denaturalization for those convicted of aggravated felonies or espionage offenses, aiming to ensure that citizenship is held by those who meet the required standards (Section 4, subsection f).

Retroactive Loss of Status: If a person's citizenship is cancelled under this act, the revocation is effective as of the original date the certificate was issued, meaning the certificate is treated as void from the day it was originally granted (Section 4, subsection h).

Increased Removability: Individuals whose citizenship is cancelled under these provisions are considered removable through expedited proceedings, regardless of their immigration status after denaturalization or how much time has passed since they became a citizen (Section 4, subsection h).

Strict Evidence Standards: The bill allows for "prima facie and sufficient evidence" to be used for denaturalization based on actions occurring within a 10-year period, which may include a fallback to a 5-year period if the 10-year window is found unconstitutional (Section 4, subsections d, e, f, and g).