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HR 8341

DEPORT Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Brian Babin and 14 co-sponsors

Naturalization would require applicants to sign an attestation disavowing terrorist intent as a prerequisite for becoming a U.S. citizen.

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Bill Summary · HR 8341

Summary of HR 8341 (119th Congress)

Overview

  • Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require an attestation disavowing terrorist intent prior to naturalization of any alien.
  • Purpose (intent): Introduces a requirement that individuals seeking naturalization (becoming a U.S. citizen) must provide an attestation in which they disavow terrorist intent before their naturalization is completed.
  • Status as of filing: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 16, 2026. Introduced the same day. Several sponsors listed.

Key Provisions (proposed changes)

  • Attestation Requirement: Naturalization applicants would be required to sign an attestation stating they disavow terrorist intent. The attestation would presumably be a formal declaration aligned with the naturalization process under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
  • Scope: Applies to any alien seeking naturalization in the United States. The bill emphasizes explicit disavowal of terrorist intent as a condition or prerequisite for naturalization.
  • Legal Framework Alignment: The change would modify existing naturalization procedures under the INA to incorporate the attestation as part of the eligibility or oath process.

Note: The summary is based on the bill’s title and scope as provided. The exact text would specify the precise form, timing (e.g., during application, during oath ceremony), verification mechanisms, penalties for falsification, and potential civil or administrative consequences for non-compliance.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Naturalization Applicants (Aliens): Individuals applying for U.S. citizenship would bear the new requirement to attest to disavowing terrorist intent.
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Likely responsible for administering the attestation, verifying authenticity, and handling enforcement if an applicant fails to attest or is found to have provided false information.
  • Other Stakeholders: Potential implications for applicants with complex legal histories, or those with nuanced or contested beliefs, as well as legal practitioners advising clients on naturalization.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral:
    • Introduced in the House of Representatives.
    • Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review, consideration, and markup process.
  • Sponsor Information:
    • Multiple co-sponsors listed (Brandon Gill, Wesley Hunt, Andy Ogles, Randy Fine, Buddy Carter, Barry Moore, Nancy Mace, Eli Crane), indicating bipartisan or cross-ideological support among supporters.
  • Anticipated Process: If the bill advances, it would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and then floor consideration. Any passage would require approval by the House and Senate (and ultimately the President’s signature or veto).

Practical Considerations

  • Constitutional and Legal Considerations: The bill would raise questions about due process, religious freedom, and standards for evidence and truthfulness in attestation. The exact language would determine how risk of false statements is handled and what remedial or punitive actions apply.
  • Implementation Details: Critical implementation questions include the exact form of the attestation, the point in the naturalization timeline when the attestation must be signed, how false attestations are prosecuted, and how this interacts with existing INA provisions and asylum or other immigration avenues.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential constitutional considerations, enforcement mechanisms, or a side-by-side comparison with current naturalization procedures.

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

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