H.R. 1958 — 119th Congress
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
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Mar 19, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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As of Jan 27, 2026Reported to House
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.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMar 18, 2026 · On Passage
Full roll callYea — 231: 210 R · 20 D · 1 I
Nay — 186: 186 D
Not Voting — 15: 8 D · 7 R
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