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Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

2/2/2024, 12:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6678

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 6678

Bill HR 6678 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill HR 6678 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 7, 2023.  Bill HR 6678's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6678

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6678

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Immigration status and procedures

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6678

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6678

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