Bill · H.R. 1958· House(119-HR-1958)
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- - 34 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The "Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026" aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to clarify that certain aliens are inadmissible and deportable if they have been convicted of, or admit to, defrauding the United States Government or receiving public benefits unlawfully. This includes offenses related to food assistance, Social Security, theft from federal programs, and identity document fraud. The bill also targets mail fraud and conspiracies to commit these acts. Additionally, it establishes that these individuals would be ineligible for any relief under immigration laws.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill targets the unlawful receipt of public benefits, which aims to prevent the misuse of government funds.
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill strengthens immigration enforcement by increasing the number of individuals subject to inadmissibility and deportation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
By penalizing the fraud of government programs, the bill targets efforts to maintain the integrity of public funds.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill significantly reduces the legal security of immigrants by making them ineligible for all immigration relief upon certain convictions.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill explicitly removes the ability for individuals convicted of fraud to seek any form of immigration relief.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill disproportionately affects immigrant populations, which includes a significant number of Hispanic Americans, by increasing deportability.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 231–186
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
03/18/2026 · Roll call 94 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarifying legal consequences for fraud: The bill targets specific offenses such as SNAP benefits violations (Section 2, a(i)), Social Security fraud (Section 2, a(ii)), and theft or bribery concerning Federal programs (Section 2, a(iii)), which aims to address the unlawful receipt of public benefits.
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Addressing identity and mail fraud: By including offenses related to identification documents (Section 2, a(iv)) and mail fraud (Section 2, a(vi)), the act addresses various forms of fraud against the government.
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Targeting conspiracies: The bill includes those who conspire to commit the listed fraud offenses (Section 2, a(ix)), which targets organized efforts to defraud the government.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Deportability of individuals: The bill makes certain aliens deportable based on convictions or admissions of fraud involving federal, state, or local public benefits (Section 2, b).
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Inadmissibility of individuals: The act establishes that those who commit or admit to certain fraud-related offenses are inadmissible to the United States (Section 2, a).
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Removal of immigration relief options: Individuals described in the bill's provisions would be ineligible for any relief under immigration laws (Section 2, c).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-8Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 3/19/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3/18/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
- 3/16/2026
- 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.
- 1/27/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/12/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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