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HR 9096

Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Randy Fine and 6 co-sponsors

The bill adds a ground to revoke naturalized U.S. citizenship for those convicted of terrorism-related offenses, with due-process procedures.

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Bill Summary · HR 9096

Summary of HR 9096 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 9096 seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to revoke the U.S. citizenship of naturalized citizens who are convicted of terrorism-related offenses. The bill would establish a statutory basis for stripping citizenship specifically in cases involving terrorism convictions, supplementing existing naturalization and derivative citizenship provisions with a punitive remedy tied to criminal conduct related to terrorism.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amendment to INA: The bill adds a provision authorizing the revocation of naturalized U.S. citizenship for individuals who have been naturalized citizens and subsequently convicted of terrorism-related crimes.
  • Ground for revocation: A conviction for a terrorism-related offense (as defined by the bill and applicable law) would trigger potential loss of citizenship, subject to the procedures and standards outlined in the statute.
  • Due process and procedures: The bill would specify the process by which a naturalized citizen could lose citizenship, including any required administrative or judicial steps, notices, and opportunities to contest the revocation. (Exact procedural details would be defined in the bill text.)
  • Scope of impact: Applies solely to naturalized U.S. citizens, not native-born citizens. It targets individuals who obtained citizenship through naturalization and later engaged in terrorism-related criminal activity.

Who would be affected

  • Naturalized U.S. citizens who are convicted of terrorism-related offenses.
  • The federal government (U.S. Department of Justice and related agencies) would implement and enforce the revocation mechanism, subject to any regulatory guidance and due process protections.
  • Potentially affected families and communities of individuals facing citizenship revocation, given the legal and practical implications of losing citizenship (e.g., loss of rights tied to citizenship, potential immigration consequences for dual nationals in other countries, and potential statutorily defined consequences).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Judiciary Committee on June 2, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Bill Huizenga is listed as a co-sponsor, indicating bipartisan or cross-party support considerations, depending on subsequent committee action.
  • Next steps: With committee referral, the bill would undergo committee review, potential hearings, amendments, and votes before advancing to the full House and, if enacted, to the Senate. Timelines depend on committee scheduling and floor action.

Observations and considerations

  • Policy rationale: The bill aligns citizenship-revocation concepts with the severity of terrorism-related crimes, seeking to remove citizenship from individuals deemed high-risk due to criminal conduct connected to terrorism.
  • Legal and constitutional questions: The measure would raise constitutional questions regarding loss of citizenship, protections against arbitrary or retroactive action, and the standards for revocation. The bill would need to address due process, potential challenges under the 14th Amendment, and coordination with courts and executive-branch authorities.
  • Practical implications: Implementation would require clear criteria for what constitutes a “terrorism-related crime,” robust due process, and mechanisms to avoid unintended consequences for individuals with complex immigration histories or dual national status.

Note: The summary above reflects the bill’s stated goals and typical structures for natualization-revocation provisions. The precise statutory text would provide definitive definitions, review standards, and procedural steps.

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

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