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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9479 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9479
To establish grounds for revocation of citizenship and immigration
status, to review certain asylum and refugee grants, and require
repatriation of denaturalized individuals with their children, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 25, 2026
Mr. Ogles (for himself and Ms. Mace) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To establish grounds for revocation of citizenship and immigration
status, to review certain asylum and refugee grants, and require
repatriation of denaturalized individuals with their children, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Remigration Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Revocation of citizenship for felonies and terrorism support.
Sec. 3. Revocation of citizenship for children of unlawful aliens.
Sec. 4. Asylum and Refugee Status Review Task Force.
Sec. 5. Revocation of immigration status for nationals from designated
countries entering in prior 10 years.
Sec. 6. Revocation of lawful permanent resident status for public
benefits receipt in prior 5 years.
Sec. 7. Revocation of nonimmigrant status for criminal convictions.
Sec. 8. Deportability for anti-American statements or affiliations.
Sec. 9. English language proficiency requirement for naturalization.
Sec. 10. Repatriation requirement for denaturalized aliens and
dependent children.
Sec. 11. Administrative adjudication by U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
SEC. 2. REVOCATION OF CITIZENSHIP FOR FELONIES AND TERRORISM SUPPORT.
(a) In General.--Section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(8 U.S.C. 1451) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (j) as
subsections (h) through (k), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
``(g) Additional Grounds for Denaturalization.--The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall revoke the naturalization of any person if,
during the 10-year period immediately following the date on which the
person became a naturalized citizen, the person--
``(1) is convicted of an offense involving fraud against a
Federal, State, or local government program or entity,
including a conviction for a felony under Federal or State law
for an offense involving the receipt or administration of
Federal, State, or local government benefits;
``(2) knowingly joins or affiliates with a foreign
terrorist organization designated under section 219 and
provides material support (as defined in section 2339B of title
18, United States Code) to such organization;
``(3) is convicted of an aggravated felony (as defined in
section 101(a)(43)); or
``(4) is convicted of an offense under chapter 44, 47, 77,
or 115 of title 18, United States Code.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(l) Effect of Denaturalization.--A person who is denaturalized
under this section shall be treated as an alien without lawful status
under the immigration laws for all purposes and shall be subject to
removal from the United States under section 240.''.
(b) Application.--The amendments made by this section shall apply
to any person who became a naturalized citizen before, on, or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3. REVOCATION OF CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF UNLAWFUL ALIENS.
Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401)
is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as
paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively;
(2) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The
following''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `subject to the
jurisdiction thereof' means, with respect to a person born in the
United States on or after the date of enactment of this subsection,
that the person was born to parents, one of whom is--
``(1) a citizen or national of the United States;
``(2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in
the United States whose residence is in the United States; or
``(3) an alien with lawful status under the immigration
laws performing active service in the armed forces (as defined
in section 101 of title 10, United States Code).
``(c) Rule of Construction for Statelessness.--Nothing in
subsection (b) shall be construed to deny citizenship under this
section to any person whose denial of citizenship would render such
person stateless within the meaning of applicable Federal law or
international obligations of the United States.''.
SEC. 4. ASYLUM AND REFUGEE STATUS REVIEW TASK FORCE.
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department of
Homeland Security an Asylum and Refugee Status Review Task Force (in
this section referred to as the ``Task Force'').
(b) Composition.--The Task Force shall be composed of--
(1) the Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall serve as
Chair;
(2) the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services;
(3) the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
(4) the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement; and
(5) such other officials as the Secretary of Homeland
Security may designate.
(c) Duties.--The Task Force shall review--
(1) all grants of asylum under section 208 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158) made during the
period beginning on January 20, 2021, and ending on January 20,
2025;
(2) all admissions of refugees under section 207 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) during the
period beginning on January 20, 2021, and ending on January 20,
2025; and
(3) all adjustments of status under section 209 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1159) made during the
period beginning on January 20, 2021, and ending on January 20,
2025.
(d) Criteria.--In conducting reviews under subsection (c), the Task
Force shall consider--
(1) whether the underlying basis for the grant, admission,
or adjustment was supported by credible and reliable evidence;
(2) whether the grant or admission was made in accordance
with applicable law and regulations as in effect at the time;
(3) any subsequent change in country conditions material to
the alien's claimed basis for protection; and
(4) any other information bearing on the alien's
eligibility for or continued entitlement to the relevant
immigration status.
(e) Authority To Terminate or Revoke.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may
terminate the grant of asylum or refugee status, or revoke the
adjustment of status, of an alien with respect to whom a review
is conducted under subsection (c), if the Task Force determines
under subsection (d) that--
(A) the underlying basis for the grant, admission,
or adjustment was not supported by credible and
reliable evidence;
(B) the grant or admission was not made in
accordance with applicable law and regulations as in
effect at the time;
(C) there has been a subsequent change in country
conditions material to the alien's claimed basis for
protection that would make the alien ineligible for
such status; or
(D) the alien is otherwise ineligible for or not
entitled to the relevant immigration status.
(2) Notice and opportunity to respond.--Before terminating
or revoking any status under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall provide the alien with--
(A) written notice of the proposed action and the
grounds therefor; and
(B) a reasonable opportunity to submit evidence and
argument in opposition to the proposed action.
(3) Effect of termination or revocation.--An alien whose
status is terminated or revoked under paragraph (1)--
(A) in the case of the termination of asylum or
refugee status, shall be subject to removal under
section 240; or
(B) in the case of revocation of adjustment of
status, shall be inadmissible under section 212(a)(4),
deportable under section 237(a)(5), subject to removal
under section 240.
(f) Reporting.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, and annually thereafter until all reviews under subsection
(c) are complete, the Task Force shall submit to the Committee on the
Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the
Judiciary of the Senate a report on the status of reviews conducted and
actions taken under this section.
SEC. 5. REVOCATION OF IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR NATIONALS FROM DESIGNATED
COUNTRIES ENTERING IN PRIOR 10 YEARS.
Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1182(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Revocation of status for certain nationals.--The
Secretary Homleand Security and the Secretary of State, as
applicable, may revoke the visa, status as a lawful permanent
resident, or other immigration benefit issued to a national of
Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen who entered the
United States during the 10-year period preceding the date of
enactment of this paragraph is revoked. An alien whose
immigration status is revoked under this paragraph shall be
subject to removal under section 240.''.
SEC. 6. REVOCATION OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR PUBLIC
BENEFITS RECEIPT IN PRIOR 5 YEARS.
Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1227(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Revocation for receipt of public benefits.--The
lawful permanent resident status of any alien who has received
any means-tested public benefits (as defined in section 403 of
the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation
Act of 1996) during the 5-year period preceding the date of the
enactment of this subparagraph is revoked. An alien whose
status is revoked under this subparagraph shall be deportable
under section 237(a)(5).''.
SEC. 7. REVOCATION OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184)
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(t) Termination of Nonimmigrant Status for Serious Criminal
Offenses.--
``(1) Termination of status.--Any alien admitted to the
United States in a nonimmigrant status who is convicted of a
serious criminal offense shall have such nonimmigrant status
terminated as of the date of such conviction.
``(2) Visa revocation.--The Secretary of State shall revoke
any nonimmigrant visa issued to an alien described in paragraph
(1), consistent with section 221(i).
``(3) Removability.--An alien whose nonimmigrant status is
terminated under paragraph (1) shall be removable under section
237(a).
``(4) Removal proceedings.--Except as provided in paragraph
(5), an alien described in paragraph (1) shall be placed in
proceedings under section 240.
``(5) Expedited removal for certain offenders.--An alien
described in paragraph (1) who has been convicted of an offense
that renders the alien removable as an aggravated felon under
section 237(a)(2)(A)(iii) may be subject to expedited removal
under section 238, as otherwise provided by law.
``(6) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection
shall be construed to--
``(A) limit the authority of the Secretary of
Homeland Security or the Attorney General to initiate
removal proceedings on any other ground under this Act;
or
``(B) require the initiation of expedited removal
proceedings under section 235(b)(1) for an alien who
has been admitted to the United States.
``(7) Definition of serious criminal offense.--
``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term
`serious criminal offense' means--
``(i) any felony under Federal or State
law;
``(ii) any misdemeanor offense under
Federal or State law for which--
``(I) the maximum term of
imprisonment authorized is more than 1
year; or
``(II) a sentence of more than 90
days' imprisonment is imposed; or
``(iii) any offense described in section
212(a)(2) or section 237(a)(2), regardless of
the term of imprisonment.
``(B) Exclusions.--The term `serious criminal
offense' does not include--
``(i) any offense classified by the
jurisdiction as an infraction, civil offense,
or violation for which no term of imprisonment
is authorized;
``(ii) any purely regulatory, licensing, or
revenue offense; or
``(iii) any offense for which the only
penalty imposed is a fine not exceeding
$500.''.
SEC. 8. DEPORTABILITY FOR ANTI-AMERICAN STATEMENTS OR AFFILIATIONS.
Section 237(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1227(a)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(G) Anti-american beliefs.--Any alien who
publicly espouses an anti-American belief or
affiliation that threatens national security or public
safety, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland
Security based on clear and convincing evidence, is
deportable.''.
SEC. 9. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT FOR NATURALIZATION.
(a) In General.--Section 312(a)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``able to
read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English
language'' and inserting ``able to demonstrate functional English
literacy, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend
words and passages in ordinary usage in the English language, as
verified through a standardized assessment administered by U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services''.
(b) Assessment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
prescribe by regulation a standardized English literacy assessment for
purposes of section 312(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,
as amended by this section, including minimum passing standards for
demonstrating functional English literacy.
SEC. 10. REPATRIATION REQUIREMENT FOR DENATURALIZED ALIENS AND
DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
Section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227)
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Repatriation With Children.--Any alien who is denaturalized
under section 340 shall be required to repatriate with their children,
including United States-born children, unless the other parent is a
United States citizen who elects to retain custody in the United
States. No separation of the alien and children shall be permitted
during removal proceedings, except as provided in this subsection.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to delay or prevent the
removal of any alien solely on the basis of the availability of family
detention capacity.''.
SEC. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION BY U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND
IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
Section 340 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1451),
as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(m) Administrative Revocation.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, revocation of naturalization under subsections (g),
(l), shall be determined administratively by U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services through adjudication. The Secretary of Homeland
Security shall establish procedures for notice, hearing before an
immigration officer, and appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office of
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Judicial review shall be
limited to the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which
the person resides.''.
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