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H.R. 1958 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
35 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 35 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Taylor, David (R-OH) (Introduced 03/06/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 35 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/19/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (01/27/2026)
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.
119 HR 1958 EH: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 1958
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of— (i)an offense described in section 15 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2024) (relating to violations of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits); (ii)an offense described in section 208 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 408) (relating to fraud involving social security account numbers or social security cards); (iii)an offense described in section 666 of title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds); (iv)an offense described in section 1028 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information); (v)an offense described in section 1031 of title 18, United States Code (relating to major fraud against the United States); (vi)an offense described under chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code (relating to mail fraud and other fraud offenses); (vii)an offense described in section 371 of title 18, United States Code (relating to conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States); (viii)any other offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621)); or (ix)a conspiracy to commit an offense described in clause (i) through (viii),is inadmissible. . (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Defrauding the United States government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of— (i)an offense described in section 15 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2024) (relating to violations of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits); (ii)an offense described in section 208 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 408) (relating to fraud involving social security account numbers or social security cards); (iii)an offense described in section 666 of title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds); (iv)an offense described in section 1028 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information); (v)an offense described in section 1031 of title 18, United States Code (relating to major fraud against the United States); (vi)an offense described under chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code (relating to mail fraud and other fraud offenses); (vii)an offense described in section 371 of title 18, United States Code (relating to conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States); (viii)any other offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611)) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621)); or (ix)a conspiracy to commit an offense described in clause (i) through (viii), is deportable.. (c)Ineligibility for any immigration reliefAny alien described in subparagraph (J) of section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1128(a)(2)(J)) or subparagraph (G) of section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) shall be ineligible for any relief under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), including under section 2242 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (112 Stat. 2681). Passed the House of Representatives March 18, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1958 IH: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1958IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 6, 2025Mr. Taylor (for himself, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Schmidt, Ms. Mace, Mr. Onder, Mr. Messmer, Mr. Latta, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Rose, Mr. Haridopolos, and Mr. Finstad) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of, an offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621), or a conspiracy to commit such an offense, is inadmissible..(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Defrauding the United States government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of an offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621), or a conspiracy to commit such an offense, is deportable. .
119 HR 1958 : Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 1958IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 19, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of—(i)an offense described in section 15 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2024) (relating to violations of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits);(ii)an offense described in section 208 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 408) (relating to fraud involving social security account numbers or social security cards);(iii)an offense described in section 666 of title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds);(iv)an offense described in section 1028 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information);(v)an offense described in section 1031 of title 18, United States Code (relating to major fraud against the United States);(vi)an offense described under chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code (relating to mail fraud and other fraud offenses);(vii)an offense described in section 371 of title 18, United States Code (relating to conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States);(viii)any other offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621)); or(ix)a conspiracy to commit an offense described in clause (i) through (viii),is inadmissible. .(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Defrauding the United States government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of—(i)an offense described in section 15 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2024) (relating to violations of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits);(ii)an offense described in section 208 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 408) (relating to fraud involving social security account numbers or social security cards);(iii)an offense described in section 666 of title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds);(iv)an offense described in section 1028 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information);(v)an offense described in section 1031 of title 18, United States Code (relating to major fraud against the United States);(vi)an offense described under chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code (relating to mail fraud and other fraud offenses);(vii)an offense described in section 371 of title 18, United States Code (relating to conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States);(viii)any other offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611)) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621)); or(ix)a conspiracy to commit an offense described in clause (i) through (viii), is deportable..(c)Ineligibility for any immigration reliefAny alien described in subparagraph (J) of section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1128(a)(2)(J)) or subparagraph (G) of section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) shall be ineligible for any relief under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), including under section 2242 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (112 Stat. 2681).Passed the House of Representatives March 18, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1958 RH: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 400 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 1958 [Report No. 119–467]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2025 Mr. Taylor (for himself, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Schmidt, Ms. Mace, Mr. Onder, Mr. Messmer, Mr. Latta, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Rose, Mr. Haridopolos, and Mr. Finstad) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary January 27, 2026 Additional sponsors: Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mr. Rulli, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Brecheen, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Harris of North Carolina, Mr. Baird, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Fry, Ms. Van Duyne, Ms. Fedorchak, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Stutzman, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Bost, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Tiffany, and Mr. Pfluger January 27, 2026 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 6, 2025
A BILL 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of— (i)an offense described in section 15 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2024) (relating to violations of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits); (ii)an offense described in section 208 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 408) (relating to fraud involving social security account numbers or social security cards); (iii)an offense described in section 666 of title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds); (iv)an offense described in section 1028 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information); (v)an offense described in section 1031 of title 18, United States Code (relating to major fraud against the United States); (vi)an offense described under chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code (relating to mail fraud and other fraud offenses); (vii)an offense described in section 371 of title 18, United States Code (relating to conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States); (viii)any other offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621)); or (ix)a conspiracy to commit an offense described in clause (i) through (viii),is inadmissible. . (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Defrauding the United States government or the unlawful receipt of public benefitsAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of— (i)an offense described in section 15 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2024) (relating to violations of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits); (ii)an offense described in section 208 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 408) (relating to fraud involving social security account numbers or social security cards); (iii)an offense described in section 666 of title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds); (iv)an offense described in section 1028 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information); (v)an offense described in section 1031 of title 18, United States Code (relating to major fraud against the United States); (vi)an offense described under chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code (relating to mail fraud and other fraud offenses); (vii)an offense described in section 371 of title 18, United States Code (relating to conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States); (viii)any other offense that involves defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of a Federal public benefit (as such term is defined in section 401(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1611)) or a State or local public benefit (as such term is defined in section 411(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1621)); or (ix)a conspiracy to commit an offense described in clause (i) through (viii), is deportable.. (c)Ineligibility for any immigration reliefAny alien described in subparagraph (J) of section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1128(a)(2)(J)) or subparagraph (G) of section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) shall be ineligible for any relief under the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), including under section 2242 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (112 Stat. 2681). January 27, 2026 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 03/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/06/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 01/13/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/13/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. |
| 01/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467. |
| 01/27/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467. |
| 01/27/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400. |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576) |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958. |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583) |
| 03/18/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568) |
| 03/18/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/19/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 |
| Display Title | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 168 | 03/18/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 03/19/2026 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/27/2026 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/13/2026 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 03/06/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Immigration
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