Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
- Last Action
- 3/19/2026
Actions
- 2026-03-19Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-03-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-18On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
- 2026-03-18Passed/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)
- 2026-03-18Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
- 2026-03-18POSTPONED 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.
- 2026-03-18The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-03-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
- 2026-03-18Rule 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.
- 2026-03-18Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
- 2026-03-16Rules 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.
- 2026-01-27Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
- 2026-01-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
- 2026-01-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
- 2026-01-13Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-01-27 (07)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Robert Onder (R-MO)
- Mark Messmer (R-IN)
- Robert Latta (R-OH)
- Mike Kennedy (R-UT)
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- John Rose (R-TN)
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Michael Rulli (R-OH)
- Richard McCormick (R-GA)
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
- John McGuire (R-VA)
- Mark Harris (R-NC)
- James Baird (R-IN)
- Addison McDowell (R-NC)
Subjects
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Immigrant health and welfare
- Immigration status and procedures
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