HR 10452 United States House · 118th Congress

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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Introduced Dec 17, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Veronica Escobar
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