US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1958In Second Chamber

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

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Overview

This bill, the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, changes immigration law to make certain types of fraud against the government and public benefits ineligible for immigration relief. Specifically, it states that non-U.S. citizens convicted of defrauding federal or state public benefit programs, or those who admit to such actions, are inadmissible to the United States or subject to deportation. The bill clarifies that offenses include fraud related to programs like SNAP and Social Security, as well as the production of false identification documents.

Key provisions

Expands inadmissibility grounds to include convictions for defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits.
Adds a new category of deportability based on convictions for defrauding public benefits.
Defines ‘public benefit’ to include federal, state, and local programs.
Covers offenses including fraud related to SNAP, Social Security, and fraudulent identification.
Includes conspiracy to commit these offenses as grounds for inadmissibility or deportability.

Who is affected

Non-U.S. citizens (aliens)
Individuals convicted of fraud against public benefits programs
Applicants for immigration relief
Government agencies administering public benefits
State and local governments administering public benefits

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Legislative history

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Jan 27, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.

Mar 16, 2026House

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.

Mar 18, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 18, 2026House

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

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, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)

Mar 18, 2026House

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, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 18, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.

Mar 18, 2026House

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, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)

Mar 19, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

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