Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

# Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** If passed, HR 174 would make it easier to deny entry to or deport non-U.S. citizens who have been convicted of, or admitted to committing, Social Security fraud, identity document fraud, or COVID-19 relief fraud. Currently, these specific crimes are not automatically grounds for deportation or immigration denial under federal law. The bill would add them to the list of offenses that trigger these immigration consequences. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect non-U.S.

citizens—including immigrants, visa holders, and permanent residents—who commit these types of fraud. It could also indirectly affect Americans who are victims of these fraud schemes, as the bill aims to remove perpetrators from the country. **Current Status:** The bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) in the 119th Congress.