H.R. 1958 · 119TH CONGRESSSenate · Mar 19, 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

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Description

This bill would make individuals convicted of public benefits fraud ineligible for admission to the U.S. or subject to deportation.

Bill text replaced

This bill's text was replaced via an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Some metadata (subjects, policy area, committees) may reflect the original bill and not the current text.

Summary

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This bill would establish public benefits fraud as grounds for deporting non-U.S. nationals or barring them from admission into the country. The proposal applies to individuals who have been convicted of or admit to fraud involving Social Security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, federal fund programs, or the production of fraudulent identification. Additionally, the bill would make these individuals ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including protections for those at risk of torture.

Who is affected

This bill affects non-U.S. nationals who have been convicted of or admit to committing fraud involving federal programs, including Social Security and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It also applies to individuals involved in the production of fraudulent identification documents or fraud involving any programs receiving federal funds. These individuals would face changes to their eligibility for admission to the United States, deportation status, and access to immigration enforcement relief.

Key provisions

Expansion of grounds for inadmissibility and deportation. The bill establishes that non-U.S. nationals who commit certain acts of public benefits fraud are barred from admission to the United States or subject to deportation.
Ineligibility for immigration enforcement relief. Individuals who have committed the specified fraud offenses are rendered ineligible for relief from immigration enforcement, including protections for those at risk of torture.
Specified fraud offenses. The provisions apply to individuals convicted of or admitting to fraud involving Social Security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, programs receiving federal funds, or the production of fraudulent identification.

Fiscal impact

H.R. 1958, Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Feb 9, 2026 · As reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 27, 2026

Effective dates

Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates

Relationship to existing law

This bill modifies federal immigration law by expanding the grounds for inadmissibility and deportation to include specific acts of public benefits fraud. It also restricts eligibility for existing immigration enforcement relief programs, including protections for individuals at risk of torture.

Stated purpose

The bill aims to establish public benefits fraud and the production of fraudulent identification as grounds for denying admission to or deporting non-U.S. nationals. It also seeks to make individuals who commit these offenses ineligible for immigration enforcement relief.

Lifecycle of the Bill

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)

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.

Mar 18, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.

Mar 18, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)

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)

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)

Mar 18, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026, 5:27 PM ET

HousePassed

On Passage

231 Yes

186 No

VotePassageHouse

The House passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 on a mixed vote, sending the measure to the Senate for further consideration.

Analysis

The House passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 following the conclusion of floor debate and a period of postponed proceedings. The measure was approved with a mixed party breakdown and now moves to the Senate for further committee consideration. This vote on passage followed the adoption of an amendment in the nature of a substitute earlier in the day.

Implications

The passage of the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 on a mixed vote concludes action in the House of Representatives. The bill has transitioned to the Senate for further consideration, where it is currently held in committee. Future progress depends on the Senate's decision to advance the legislation through its own committee and floor processes.

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H.Amdt.168Agreed To

Substitute amendment

Mar 18, 2026

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Lifecycle of the BillSenate · Mar 19, 2026

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Related Legislation (1)

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