H.R. 1958 Passed the House Immigration

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

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. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] Introduced March 6, 2025 Cosponsors 34 (34 R) Latest action March 19, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Mar 19, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Mar 18, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 18, 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
  4. Mar 18, 2026 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)
  5. Mar 18, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
  6. Mar 18, 2026 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.
  7. Mar 18, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Mar 18, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
  9. Mar 18, 2026 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.
  10. Mar 18, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
  11. Mar 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.
  12. Jan 27, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.

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