A Republican bill with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revoke the citizenship of any naturalized United States citizen who is convicted of a terrorism-related crime. Under the bill, the court that handles the conviction must also declare the person's citizenship order void and cancel their certificate of naturalization. It also makes any alien convicted of a terrorism-related offense deportable. Finally, it requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of anyone who loses their citizenship under these new rules.
Yes
- Scored +8
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances border security and national security by mandating denaturalization and prioritizing the deportation of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal authority regarding the deportation and denaturalization of convicted terrorists.
The opposite
- Scored -8
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill creates a mechanism to revoke citizenship and deport individuals convicted of specific terrorism offenses.
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill creates significant negative impacts for naturalized citizens and immigrants by establishing provisions for mandatory denaturalization and deportation upon conviction of terrorism-related offenses.
- Scored -3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The legislation introduces strict post-conviction consequences including mandatory denaturalization, which impacts the permanence of citizenship for naturalized citizens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: This section requires courts to revoke the citizenship of naturalized citizens who are convicted of specific terrorism-related offenses. This could be seen as positive because it targets individuals who commit serious terrorism crimes, potentially increasing safety for the public.
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Section 3 and Section 4: These sections make individuals convicted of these terrorism-related offenses deportable and require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize their removal. This might be considered positive for the people of the United States by ensuring that convicted terrorists are quickly removed from the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section strips naturalized citizens of their citizenship if they are convicted of specific terrorism-related offenses and attempts or conspiracies to commit them. This could be viewed as a negative burden or consequence depending on how it impacts due process or specific groups of naturalized citizens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill creates significant negative impacts for naturalized citizens and immigrants by establishing provisions for mandatory denaturalization and deportation upon conviction of terrorism-related offenses.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority regarding the deportation and denaturalization of convicted terrorists. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The legislation introduces strict post-conviction consequences including mandatory denaturalization, which impacts the permanence of citizenship for naturalized citizens.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances border security and national security by mandating denaturalization and prioritizing the deportation of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill creates a mechanism to revoke citizenship and deport individuals convicted of specific terrorism offenses.
- 11/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas