Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

Specifically, this ground shall apply to an individual who has been convicted of the relevant offense or has admitted to committing the acts which constitute the essential elements of the offense. Offenses that trigger this ground of inadmissibility and deportability include (1) knowingly and without lawful authority producing a false identification document, and (2) making a false statement of material fact in an application for Social Security disability benefits.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Potential Impact
Disability assistance
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Immigration status and procedures

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/29/2024

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into...


Latest Action1/31/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.