H.R. 1958 · 119th Congress · Immigration
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Makes public benefits fraud grounds for deportation and bars admission. AI-read
What it does
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, Jan 27, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 House roll 454 |
On PassageDeporting Fraudsters Act | D 20–186 · R 211–0 |
Passed 231–186 |
What members said about it
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Bresnahan joins Vice President Vance at White House Anti-Fraud Task Force Roundtable
On Wednesday, August 5, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), a member of the Anti-Fraud Task Force, joined Vice President JD Vance, senior Trump Administration officials, and fellow Members of Congress at the White House for a…
“The American people expect their tax dollars to be spent wisely, not lost to fraud, waste, or abuse.”
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ICYMI: Bresnahan Joins Vice President Vance at White House Anti-Fraud Task Force Roundtable
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), a member of the Anti-Fraud Task Force, joined Vice President JD Vance, senior Trump Administration officials, and fellow Members of Congress at the White House for a roundtable…
“The American people expect their tax dollars to be spent wisely, not lost to fraud, waste, or abuse.”
Latest action
Mar 19, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.