119th Congress
H.R. 1958
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- David J. Taylor(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (34)
Original cosponsors (12)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
- John W. Rose (R-TN)
- Mark B. Messmer (R-IN)
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)
- Mike Kennedy (R-UT)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Robert E. Latta (R-OH)
- Robert F. Onder, Jr. (R-MO)
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC)
Added later (22)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ) · Mar 10, 2025
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH) · Mar 10, 2025
- Richard McCormick (R-GA) · Apr 1, 2025
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK) · Apr 10, 2025
- John J. McGuire III (R-VA) · May 1, 2025
- Mark Harris (R-NC) · Jun 2, 2025
- James R. Baird (R-IN) · Jun 20, 2025
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · Jun 23, 2025
- Tim Moore (R-NC) · Jun 27, 2025
- Russell Fry (R-SC) · Oct 17, 2025
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) · Dec 1, 2025
- Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) · Dec 2, 2025
- Wesley Hunt (R-TX) · Dec 10, 2025
- Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) · Jan 12, 2026
- Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN) · Jan 12, 2026
- Mike Bost (R-IL) · Jan 12, 2026
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA) · Jan 12, 2026
- Barry Moore (R-AL) · Jan 13, 2026
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) · Jan 13, 2026
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL) · Jan 13, 2026
- Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI) · Jan 13, 2026
- August Pfluger (R-TX) · Jan 21, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 House #94 | On Passage: Deporting Fraudsters Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Mar 18, 2026 · 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) - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583) - Mar 18, 2026 · House
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. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958. - Mar 18, 2026 · 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. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576) - Mar 16, 2026 · House
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. - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400. - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467. - Jan 13, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. - Jan 13, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House