Federal · 119th Congress
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Policy areaImmigration
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors34
Sheri BiggsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · SC
Brad FinstadRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MN
Brandon GillRU.S. Representative · 26th District · TX
Mike HaridopolosRU.S. Representative · 8th District · FL
Mike KennedyRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · UT
Robert E. LattaRU.S. Representative · 5th District · OH
Nancy MaceRU.S. Representative · 1st District · SC
Mark B. MessmerRU.S. Representative · 8th District · IN
Robert F. Onder, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MO
John W. RoseRU.S. Representative · 6th District · TN
Derek SchmidtRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · KS
Claudia TenneyRU.S. Representative · 24th District · NY12 of 34
Floor votes
Other titles3
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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history17
Mar 19, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 18, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
Mar 18, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)Roll Call 94231–186
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Mar 18, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026
House · FloorPOSTPONED 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
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
Mar 18, 2026
House · FloorRule 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
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
Mar 16, 2026
House · FloorRules 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
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 19, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 18, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 27, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 6, 2025