H.R. 1958
Referred to CommitteeDeporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3/19/2026 • Senate
Summary
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.
Reported to House • 1/27/2026
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Originated in the House
Introduced
March 6, 2025
Committee Review
January 13, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Floor Debate
March 18, 2026
Passed Chamber
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