Bill strips citizenship from naturalized Americans convicted of terrorism

What it does

This bill allows courts to revoke the citizenship of naturalized U.S. citizens convicted of terrorism-related crimes (defined by reference to eight specific federal terrorism statutes plus attempts and conspiracies). It also makes such convictions an automatic ground for deportation and directs the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize removal of denaturalized persons. Citizens convicted of these offenses lose citizenship and face deportation.

Why we flagged it

The bill's core function is to expand the government's power to strip citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism offenses and mandate their removal. It is a law-enforcement and immigration-control measure, not a public-safety or counter-terrorism innovation—those powers already exist; this bill extends them to a new category of conviction.

What the text implies

• Creates a constitutional asymmetry: naturalized citizens can lose citizenship for terrorism convictions, but native-born citizens cannot, potentially violating equal protection principles and inviting legal challenge.
• The definition of 'terrorism-related offense' is by reference to 18 U.S.C. §§ 2332a, 2332b, 2332f, 2339, 2339A–D, which are broad and include material support statutes; convictions under these sections may not always involve direct violent acts, expanding the pool of denaturalizable offenses.
• Mandatory DHS prioritization of removal may strain resources and create pressure to expedite deportations, potentially affecting due-process protections in removal proceedings.
• Denaturalization severs all citizenship rights and benefits; family members (spouses, children) may face collateral consequences including loss of derivative benefits or visa status.

Section numbers refer to the bill text the analysis read — linked under Primary records below.

Who it affects

The bill protects public safety by removing from the country individuals convicted of serious terrorism offenses, a legitimate state interest. However, it creates a two-tier citizenship system where naturalized citizens can lose citizenship for conduct that native-born citizens cannot be stripped of, raising constitutional concerns about equal protection and due process, and potentially affecting innocent family members and communities.

Named in the bill

Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Nationality Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2332a, 18 U.S.C. § 2332b, 18 U.S.C. § 2332f, 18 U.S.C. § 2339, 18 U.S.C. § 2339A, 18 U.S.C. § 2339B, 18 U.S.C. § 2339C, 18 U.S.C. § 2339D

Where it stands

7 cosponsors: 7 Republicans.

• Jun 2, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Jun 2, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.