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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 11, 2020Immigration
H.R. 8225

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 1, 2020)

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020

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.

What just happenedOct 19, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26](D-FL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Oct 19, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Oct 1, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 1, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5149-5150)

  4. Oct 1, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Oct 1, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8225.

  6. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5149-5151)

  7. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Sep 24, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.

  9. Sep 24, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-533.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Sep 24, 2020Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-533.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Sep 15, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Sep 11, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Sep 11, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Sep 11, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 1, 202053

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020

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.

Introduced in HouseSep 11, 2020

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020

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.

Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020 — Informed