House bill · H.R. 1958 (119th Congress)

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Mar 19, 2026

Sponsor: David J. Taylor (U.S. Representative, OH-2, Republican)

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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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Recorded votes

Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseMar 18, 2026Result: Passed
(231) (186) (0) (15)

H.Res. 1115Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Related bill, procedurally related

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Full history

Mar 19, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House
Mar 19, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H2582-2583)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H2582-2583)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H2582-2583)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)

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Mar 18, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 1958.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 16, 2026
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 13, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House of Representatives

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