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HR 9447

Getting Terrorist Fanatics Out Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Beth Van Duyne and 4 co-sponsors

The bill creates a pathway to denaturalize naturalized citizens who provided material support to terrorist organizations or activities.

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Bill Summary · HR 9447

Overview

HR 9447 (119th Congress) is a proposed amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with the stated aim of establishing a pathway to denaturalization for individuals who provide material support for terrorism. The bill units denaturalization as a tool to address security concerns by removing U.S. citizenship from those found to have engaged in or materially supported terrorist activity.

Main purpose and intent

  • To authorize denaturalization of naturalized U.S. citizens who have provided material support or assistance to terrorist organizations or activities.
  • To enhance national security by allowing the U.S. government to revoke citizenship from individuals whose actions or associations pose a threat.

Key provisions and changes (as proposed)

  • Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create or specify grounds for denaturalization based on:
    • Providing material support or resources to terrorist organizations or activities.
    • Other related acts that constitute support for terrorist purposes (as defined by the bill and pertinent statutes).
  • Establishes the criteria and process for initiating denaturalization proceedings against naturalized citizens.
  • Outlines procedural steps for notification, evidence standards, and opportunities for defense in denaturalization cases.
  • Sets standards for judicial review and potential appellate pathways related to denaturalization decisions.
  • Specifies the role of relevant agencies and the judiciary in implementing denaturalization proceedings.

Who would be affected

  • Naturalized U.S. citizens found to have provided material support to terrorist organizations or activities.
  • Individuals who obtained U.S. citizenship via naturalization after engaging in or supporting terrorism.
  • The bill could indirectly impact families and communities connected to affected individuals, given the removal of citizenship and potential legal consequences.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referral: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary (June 24, 2026).
  • Sponsorship: Introduced with several co-sponsors (Brandon Gill, Ronny Jackson, Greg Steube, Beth Van Duyne).
  • Timelines for hearings, amendments, and potential floor votes would be determined by the Judiciary Committee and House leadership, following standard legislative procedures for immigration naturalization amendments.
  • Denaturalization proceedings would follow established INA framework adapted by the bill, including notice, evidence, defense rights, and appeal processes.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Security: Aims to strengthen national security by allowing removal of citizenship from individuals who have actively supported terrorism.
  • Legal standards: The bill would define or clarify what constitutes material support and the evidentiary burden in denaturalization cases.
  • Civil rights considerations: Denaturalization is a severe action with significant civil effects; the bill would raise questions about due process, application scope, and retrospective implications for prior naturalizations.
  • Implementation burden: Requires agency coordination (likely DHS and DOJ) to administer denaturalization proceedings and enforce outcomes.

If you’d like, I can compare HR 9447 to existing denaturalization provisions in the INA or summarize potential debates and split opinions typically raised in such legislation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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