Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026

This bill would change federal immigration and nationality law to treat certain terrorism-related activities as grounds for losing U.S. citizenship or nationality. People naturalized after September 30, 1996, who later commit, attempt, conspire in, or materially support terrorism could have their naturalization revoked, effective as of the original naturalization date. A person could lose U.S. nationality by joining, swearing allegiance to, or providing training or material assistance to a designated foreign terrorist organization that they know will engage in hostilities or terrorism against the United States or its nationals. Denaturalized people and those who lose nationality this way would be deportable and subject to mandatory detention unless the Secretary of Homeland Security decides detention is not needed. Courts would be required to prioritize removal cases for people convicted of terrorism offenses who face denaturalization.

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Sponsors

• Pat Harrigan Republican sponsor
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