Impose mandatory minimum prison sentences for noncitizens convicted of fraud.

The Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act will increase the mandatory minimum sentence for any migrant convicted of fraud.

Tom Cotton promises to increase mandatory minimum sentences for noncitizens convicted of fraud through the Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act.

Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Migrant Fraud Schemes
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The bill amends title 18, United States Code, to establish mandatory minimum prison sentences of one year for any noncitizen convicted of federal, state, or local fraud involving public benefits or assistance.

Tom Cotton promises to impose mandatory minimum prison sentences of one year on noncitizens convicted of welfare or public benefits fraud.

Text - S.3652 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026
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if the defendant is a noncitizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States, the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not less than 2 years; ... if the defendant obtained not less than $100,000 ... not less than 5 years.

The bill creates mandatory minimum prison terms for fraud offenses tied to federal welfare programs, including two years for noncitizens or naturalized citizens and five years for cases involving at least $100,000.

BILLS-119s3652is.pdf
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Naturalization Accountability Act, which would allow for the revocation of citizenship from naturalized individuals convicted of a felony or affiliated with a terrorist organization.

Senator Cotton proposed legislation to denaturalize naturalized citizens convicted of felonies or associated with terrorist groups.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton Introduces Bill to Denaturalize Convicted Felons
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Know Your American Customer Act, aiming to prevent illegal migrants from accessing the U.S. banking system by requiring financial institutions to verify the legal status of new customers.

Senator Cotton proposed legislation to restrict illegal migrants' access to U.S. financial institutions.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Illegal Migrants from American Banking System
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the American Citizens First Act, which includes provisions to end federal benefits for non-U.S. citizens and expedite removal proceedings for asylum seekers.

Senator Cotton proposed legislation to prioritize American citizens by restricting federal benefits for non-citizens and accelerating asylum seeker removals.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton Introduces Bill to Put American Citizens First
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Asylum Reform & Loophole Closure Act to enforce stricter standards for asylum seekers, including making illegal migrants permanently ineligible for asylum.

Senator Cotton proposed legislation to tighten asylum standards, affecting illegal migrants' eligibility.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton Introduces Bill to Enforce Stricter Asylum Standards
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act to make children of illegal immigrants ineligible for birthright citizenship.

Senator Cotton proposed legislation to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens
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Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging a review of current rules that allow illegal immigrants to access the U.S. banking system.

Senator Cotton requested an investigation into illegal immigrants' access to U.S. financial services.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton to Bessent: Investigate Illegal Immigrants access to US Banking Systems
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, which includes provisions to mandate E-Verify for all employers to ensure wage increases benefit legal workers.

Senator Cotton proposed legislation to raise the minimum wage and enforce employment verification to prevent hiring illegal immigrants.

partial same_term A for effort

Cotton, Romney, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage and Stop Employment of Illegal Immigrants
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