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Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4435| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021 This bill prohibits certain types of fraud or misrepresentations related to immigration matters, provides for criminal penalties for such actions, and contains related provisions. Specifically, a person shall be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, if that person knowingly executes a scheme related to immigration laws to (1) defraud another, or (2) receive anything of value from another based on false pretenses or representations. Such a person shall be subject to additional criminal penalties if that person (1) threatens to report another to federal or state authorities, (2) takes actions or makes attempts to adversely impact another's immigration status, or (3) demands or retains anything of value for services fraudulently performed or not performed. Similarly, a person shall be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, if the person knowingly and falsely claims to be an attorney or an accredited representative in any matter arising under the immigration laws. (An accredited representative is an individual authorized by the Executive Office of Immigration Review to represent clients in certain immigration matters.) The bill provides for longer terms of imprisonment for a person who causes a cumulative loss of more than $10,000 through actions prohibited under this bill. The Department of Justice shall establish at least 15 Special U.S. Attorney positions to enforce these provisions and take other actions related to enforcement and protecting consumers from fraudulent immigration schemes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8225
Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8225
    Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020


  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported.


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Immigration

Administrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of JusticeForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4435| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2021 This bill prohibits certain types of fraud or misrepresentations related to immigration matters, provides for criminal penalties for such actions, and contains related provisions. Specifically, a person shall be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, if that person knowingly executes a scheme related to immigration laws to (1) defraud another, or (2) receive anything of value from another based on false pretenses or representations. Such a person shall be subject to additional criminal penalties if that person (1) threatens to report another to federal or state authorities, (2) takes actions or makes attempts to adversely impact another's immigration status, or (3) demands or retains anything of value for services fraudulently performed or not performed. Similarly, a person shall be subject to fines, imprisonment, or both, if the person knowingly and falsely claims to be an attorney or an accredited representative in any matter arising under the immigration laws. (An accredited representative is an individual authorized by the Executive Office of Immigration Review to represent clients in certain immigration matters.) The bill provides for longer terms of imprisonment for a person who causes a cumulative loss of more than $10,000 through actions prohibited under this bill. The Department of Justice shall establish at least 15 Special U.S. Attorney positions to enforce these provisions and take other actions related to enforcement and protecting consumers from fraudulent immigration schemes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8225
Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8225
    Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020


  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported.


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of JusticeForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal services