H.R. 1958Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: David J. Taylor [R-OH-02]
Cosponsors: 34 · 34 Republicans
Policy area: Immigration
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Mar 19, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Passed the HouseMar 18, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1958 as reported to House on Jan 27, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.