Bill · H.R. 7958· House(119-HR-7958)
Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/17/2026
- Last activity
- 3/17/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Harrigan
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This legislation, known as the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to address individuals involved with terrorism. It alters rules surrounding mandatory detention by changing certain responsibilities to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill allows for the deportation of denaturalized citizens and creates expedited removal proceedings for convicted terrorists and supporters of terrorists. It establishes additional grounds for denaturalization if a person engages in terrorism-related acts or joins a designated foreign terrorist organization. Finally, the bill expands the specific activities that result in the voluntary renunciation or loss of United States nationality.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill enhances national security and border-related enforcement by establishing expedited removal proceedings and expanding grounds for deporting individuals involved with terrorism.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The legislation grants additional authority to the Secretary of Homeland Security and ICE regarding mandatory detention and denaturalization.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill expands retroactive denaturalization and loss of nationality criteria, which may raise due process concerns.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-1
Naturalized citizens and immigrants face stricter standards and potential denaturalization or deportation risks under terrorism-related provisions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Public Safety via Detention Rules: Under Section 2(a), the Secretary of Homeland Security is given the authority to determine if detention is not necessary for certain aliens, but the overall framework ensures that mandatory detention rules apply and interact with national security and public safety considerations.
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Prioritizing Terrorism Removal Proceedings: Under Section 3, the Secretary of Homeland Security may request mandatory docketing priority in a United States district court for the removal of individuals convicted of offenses under chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, who are subject to denaturalization. This ensures courts prioritize these removal proceedings on their dockets.
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Expediting Accountability for Terrorists: Section 5(b) adds provisions under Section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act allowing for the revocation of citizenship for naturalized persons who commit, attempt, or materially support acts of terrorism, or provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, effectively addressing individuals who act against the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Nationality for Terrorism Support: Under Section 6, the bill amends Section 349(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the actions that result in the loss of United States nationality. This includes becoming a member of, swearing an oath of allegiance to, providing training or material assistance to, or serving in various capacities for any designated foreign terrorist organization under specific conditions, as well as conspiring to provide material support.
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Retroactive Denaturalization Effective Dates: Under Section 5(b), the revocation and setting aside of a naturalization order for individuals who commit acts of terrorism or support terrorist organizations shall be effective as of the original date of the order and certificate, which fully strips citizenship back to its original issuance date.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Due Process-2
- 3/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House