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H.R. 1958 119th Congress House

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable.

Introduced: March 6, 2025 Introduced by: David J. Taylor Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Immigration Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and procedures
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Strongly supports Statement of Administration Policy · Trump administration · Mar 18, 2026 Read the SAP
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 18, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
Mar 18, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1958, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 18, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
Mar 18, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 18, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
Mar 16, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 13, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 13, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 18, 2026 House · vote #94 On Passage Passed 231–186 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 168 – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Co… Agreed to Mar 18, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. The bill also makes such an individual ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for an individual in danger of subjection to torture.

Specifically, this bill applies to individuals who have been convicted of, admit to having committed, or admit to acts which constitute certain offenses. Offenses covered by this bill include (1) fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, (2) fraud involving Social Security benefits, (3) fraud involving programs that receive federal funds, and (4) the production of fraudulent identification documents.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1115 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agric…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 10

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 Cosponsors 34
All 34 Republican 34
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Jan 21, 2026
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jan 13, 2026
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jan 13, 2026
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jan 13, 2026
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Tiffany, Thomas P.
Wisconsin · Jan 13, 2026
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jan 12, 2026
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Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Jan 12, 2026
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Luna, Anna Paulina
Florida · Jan 12, 2026
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Jan 12, 2026
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Hunt, Wesley
Texas · Dec 10, 2025
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Fedorchak, Julie
North Dakota · Dec 2, 2025
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Dec 1, 2025
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Fry, Russell
South Carolina · Oct 17, 2025
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Moore, Tim
North Carolina · Jun 27, 2025
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McDowell, Addison P.
North Carolina · Jun 23, 2025
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Jun 20, 2025
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Harris, Mark
North Carolina · Jun 2, 2025
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McGuire, John J.
Virginia · May 1, 2025
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Apr 10, 2025
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McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Apr 1, 2025
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 10, 2025
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Rulli, Michael A.
Ohio · Mar 10, 2025
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Biggs, Sheri
South Carolina · Mar 6, 2025
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Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Mar 6, 2025
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Gill, Brandon
Texas · Mar 6, 2025
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Haridopolos, Mike
Florida · Mar 6, 2025
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Kennedy, Mike
Utah · Mar 6, 2025
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 6, 2025
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Mar 6, 2025
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Messmer, Mark B.
Indiana · Mar 6, 2025
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Onder, Robert F.
Missouri · Mar 6, 2025
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Mar 6, 2025
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Schmidt, Derek
Kansas · Mar 6, 2025
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Mar 6, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1958/
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"H.R. 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1958/.
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