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BillHR 7156 · 119

SCAM Act

Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Cosponsors
52
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to verify the identity of sponsors of undocumented minors, and bans sponsors who have been convicted of certain crimes. Funds the verification process through increased fees on immigration applications.

Sponsored By

Tom Emmer
Republican · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 20, 2026
  3. Jan 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects undocumented minors and their sponsors, by increasing scrutiny of sponsors' backgrounds and potentially disqualifying those with certain criminal convictions. It also impacts immigration applicants, who will pay increased fees to fund the verification process.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
53backers
  • Republican53
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (52)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.