The public record · 119th Congress

Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026

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A bill to enhance criminal penalties for welfare fraud, to provide adequate immigration consequences for fraud convictions, to establish a welfare fraud recovery task force, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 3652·Senate·Bill·Immigration

Sen. Tom Cotton(Republican-Arkansas)

Jan 15, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Jan 15, 2026As introduced in the Senate