H.R. 8341: Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Denaturalization and Expulsion of Persons who Orchestrate Radical Terrorism Act of 2026, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to introduce certain requirements and procedures regarding the naturalization of individuals. Below are the key components of the bill:

1. Terrorism Attestation Requirement for Naturalization

The bill requires all applicants for naturalization to sign an attestation indicating:

• They have not been convicted of, or have pending charges for, specific offenses related to terrorism at the time of their application.
• They do not have the intent to commit any of those offenses in the future.

This attestation must be included in the naturalization application form and the oath of allegiance, which will now require an express renunciation of any intent to engage in such offenses.

2. Definitions of Covered Offenses

The bill defines "covered offenses" to include federal crimes of terrorism and various related activities, such as:

• Providing material support to terrorists or terrorist organizations.
• Financing terrorism.
• Using weapons of mass destruction.
• Participating in seditious conspiracy or terrorist activities.

A comprehensive list of covered offenses appears in the bill.

3. Evidence of Illegal Procurement of Naturalization

For individuals naturalized before this bill becomes effective, any conviction for a covered offense within ten years of naturalization will be considered evidence that their naturalization was improperly obtained. This could potentially lead to denaturalization proceedings.

For those who execute the new attestation, a subsequent conviction of a covered offense could create a presumption that their original attestation was false.

4. Denaturalization Proceedings

The bill stipulates that the Attorney General may initiate civil action against individuals for denaturalization based on evidence of their involvement in covered offenses. Proceedings must follow certain judicial protocols, including opportunities for the accused to contest evidence against them.

5. Deportability and Inadmissibility

Individuals who are denaturalized under this legislation will be subject to deportation. They will also be deemed inadmissible for immigration benefits and may face revocation of existing immigration statuses. This affects adjustments to status, asylum applications, and other immigration benefits.

6. Permanent Bar and Lack of Waivers

Anyone whose naturalization is revoked for terrorism-related offenses will face a permanent bar on re-entry to the United States, with no waivers available for this bar.

7. Applicability to Change in Existing Naturalizations

The amendments apply to individuals naturalized before the enactment of this bill if they are convicted of covered offenses after these changes take effect.

8. Severability and Effective Date

The bill includes provisions for severability, meaning if any part is found unconstitutional, the remainder will still apply. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment, though the attestation requirement would apply to applications filed 180 days after enactment.

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