Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2024
This bill creates new federal criminal penalties for immigration-related fraud targeting vulnerable individuals. It prohibits schemes where unlicensed advisors falsely claim legal expertise (e.g., posing as attorneys), demand money for fake services, or threaten victims with immigration consequences. Key provisions include fines/jail time (up to 3 years for losses over $10,000), special prosecutors in high-impact areas, and multilingual resources to help victims identify and report fraud. The law directly affects immigrants facing exploitation by unauthorized "notario" services, aiming to protect them from financial harm and immigration retaliation.
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Introduction
Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 17, 2024
Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Dec 17, 2024
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Veronica Escobar
DDemocratic
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