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To 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.
1/23/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 174
The bill seeks to strengthen immigration laws by targeting individuals who have exploited the Social Security system for personal gain. By making these individuals inadmissible and deportable, the legislation aims to protect the integrity of the Social Security program and prevent fraud from occurring in the future.
If passed, Bill 119 HR 174 would have significant implications for immigrants who have committed Social Security fraud, as they would face serious consequences for their actions. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold individuals accountable for defrauding the government and ensure that taxpayer-funded programs are not abused. Opponents of the bill may argue that it unfairly targets immigrants and could lead to increased deportations without considering individual circumstances. They may also raise concerns about the potential impact on families and communities if individuals are removed from the country due to Social Security fraud convictions. Overall, Bill 119 HR 174 represents a legislative effort to address Social Security fraud within the immigrant population and strengthen immigration enforcement measures. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of the bill and consider the potential implications for affected individuals and the broader immigration system.
Congressional Summary of HR 174
Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
This bill adds additional criminal offences to the grounds upon which a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) may be barred from admission into the United States or deported. Specifically, an individual who has been convicted of, or admits to committing, Social Security fraud, identification document fraud, or fraud related to COVID-19 financial assistance programs is inadmissible or deportable under the bill.
Current Status of Bill HR 174
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 174
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
10Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
55Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
55Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 174
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Kallie Donovan
10 months ago
So, like, I heard about this bill that says aliens who do Social Security fraud can get kicked out. I mean, that sounds fair, right? I don't want people messing with my Social Security stuff. It's like, not cool. I think this bill could, like, help protect us from fraud or something. But, like, I wonder how it will, like, actually work in real life. Can someone, like, explain more about this bill?





