To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of fraud in the provision of immigration services, and for other purposes.

12/18/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 hr 10452, also known as the Immigration Services Fraud Prevention Act, aims to make it illegal to commit fraud in the provision of immigration services. The bill seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to specifically prohibit certain types of fraud related to immigration services.

The bill is designed to protect immigrants from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals or organizations who may offer fraudulent immigration services. These fraudulent services can include false promises of obtaining legal status, charging excessive fees for services that are not provided, or providing inaccurate or misleading information about the immigration process.

If passed, the bill would make it a federal crime to engage in these types of fraudulent activities related to immigration services. This would help to ensure that immigrants are not exploited or misled by individuals or organizations seeking to profit from their vulnerable position. Overall, the Immigration Services Fraud Prevention Act aims to protect immigrants from falling victim to fraudulent practices in the immigration services industry, and to hold accountable those who seek to take advantage of vulnerable individuals seeking legal immigration status in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10452

Introduced on
2024-12-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 hr 10452, also known as the Immigration Services Fraud Prevention Act, aims to make it illegal to commit fraud in the provision of immigration services. The bill seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to specifically prohibit certain types of fraud related to immigration services.

The bill is designed to protect immigrants from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals or organizations who may offer fraudulent immigration services. These fraudulent services can include false promises of obtaining legal status, charging excessive fees for services that are not provided, or providing inaccurate or misleading information about the immigration process.

If passed, the bill would make it a federal crime to engage in these types of fraudulent activities related to immigration services. This would help to ensure that immigrants are not exploited or misled by individuals or organizations seeking to profit from their vulnerable position. Overall, the Immigration Services Fraud Prevention Act aims to protect immigrants from falling victim to fraudulent practices in the immigration services industry, and to hold accountable those who seek to take advantage of vulnerable individuals seeking legal immigration status in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of fraud in the provision of immigration services, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.