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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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. TAYLOR:H.R. 1958.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H1040]

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Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development (house) · house · rank 12
General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit (house) · house · rank 13
Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 23
House Committee on Agriculture (house) · house · rank 28 · site
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 30 · site
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (house) · house · rank 15
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170 North Main St, Peebles, OH, 45660 · 513-605-1380 · 38.9507339,-83.4069135
475 Western Ave B, Chillicothe, OH, 45601 · 740-672-7040 · 39.3354926,-83.0060184

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Cosponsors (34)

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · [R-NY-24] · T000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-NY-24 current · 4 terms · @RepTenney · 4 district offices
Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] · [R-KS-2] · S001228 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-KS-2 current · 1 term · @repderekschmidt · 2 district offices
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] · [R-SC-1] · M000194 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-SC-1 current · 3 terms · @RepNancyMace · 2 district offices
Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3] · [R-MO-3] · O000177 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-MO-3 current · 1 term · @RepBobOnder · 2 district offices
Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] · [R-IN-8] · M001233 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-IN-8 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · [R-OH-5] · L000566 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-OH-5 current · 10 terms · @BobLatta · 3 district offices
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] · [R-UT-3] · K000403 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-UT-3 current · 1 term · @repmikekennedy · 1 district office
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] · [R-SC-3] · B001325 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-SC-3 current · 1 term · @repsheribiggs · 1 district office
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] · [R-TX-26] · G000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-TX-26 current · 1 term · @repbrandongill · 1 district office
Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] · [R-TN-6] · R000612 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-TN-6 current · 4 terms · @RepJohnRose · 2 district offices
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-FL-8 current · 1 term · @repharidopolos · 1 district office
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06 · original
Rep-MN-1 current · 3 terms · @RepFinstad · 2 district offices
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · [R-AZ-5] · B001302 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
Rep-AZ-5 current · 5 terms · @RepAndyBiggsAZ · 1 district office
Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] · [R-OH-6] · R000619 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
Rep-OH-6 current · 2 terms · 2 district offices
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-01
Rep-GA-7 current · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick · 1 district office
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] · [R-OK-2] · B001317 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10
Rep-OK-2 current · 2 terms · @repbrecheen · 1 district office
Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-01
Rep-VA-5 current · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire · 1 district office
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] · [R-NC-8] · H001102 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-02
Rep-NC-8 current · 1 term · @RepMarkHarrisNC · 1 district office
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · [R-IN-4] · B001307 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-20
Rep-IN-4 current · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird · 1 district office
Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] · [R-NC-6] · M001240 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-23
Rep-NC-6 current · 1 term · @RepMcDowell · 1 district office
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] · [R-NC-14] · M001236 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-27
Rep-NC-14 current · 1 term · @RepTimMooreNC · 1 district office
Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · [R-SC-7] · F000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-10-17
Rep-SC-7 current · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry · 2 district offices
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] · [R-TX-24] · V000134 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-01
Rep-TX-24 current · 3 terms · @RepBethVanDuyne · 2 district offices
Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] · [R-ND-0] · F000482 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-02
Rep-ND current · 1 term · @RepFedorchak · 2 district offices
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] · [R-TX-38] · H001095 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-10
Rep-TX-38 current · 2 terms · @RepWesleyHunt · 2 district offices
Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] · [R-IN-3] · S001188 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-12
Rep-IN-3 current · 5 terms · @RepStutzman · 1 district office
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · [R-FL-13] · L000596 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-12
Rep-FL-13 current · 2 terms · @RepLuna · 1 district office
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] · [R-IA-4] · F000446 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-12
Rep-IA-4 current · 3 terms · @RepFeenstra · 3 district offices
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-12
Rep-IL-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBost · 3 district offices
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · [R-GA-1] · C001103 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-13
Rep-GA-1 current · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter · 2 district offices
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-13
Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · [R-IL-15] · M001211 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-13
Rep-IL-15 current · 3 terms · @RepMaryMiller · 2 district offices
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · [R-WI-7] · T000165 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-13
Rep-WI-7 current · 4 terms · @RepTiffany · 1 district office
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-21
Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices

Committees (2)

Judiciary Committee [Senate Standing]
2026-03-19T19:15:54ZReferred To
Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
2026-01-27T18:03:17ZReported By
2026-01-13T14:36:15ZMarkup By
2025-03-06T14:01:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (19)

2026-03-19IntroReferralvia Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-03-18 17:28:31FloorH38310via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-18 17:28:30FloorH37100via House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
VoteHouse roll 94 — source
2026-03-18 17:28:30Floor8000via Library of Congress
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)
VoteHouse roll 94 — source
2026-03-18 17:21:53FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
2026-03-18 14:18:47FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-03-18 14:18:07FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-03-18 13:22:09FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
2026-03-18 13:21:26FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-03-18 13:21:21FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
2026-03-16 17:52:09FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2026-01-27CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
2026-01-27CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
2026-01-27Committee5000via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
2026-01-13Committeevia House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
2026-01-13Committeevia House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-03-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-03-06IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
2025-03-06IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Titles

Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-03-21T03:53:21Z
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-03-20T01:53:27Z
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-03-20T01:53:27Z
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.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-01-28T06:23:16Z
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Display Title2026-01-28T06:23:16Z
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-25T08:05:42Z
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.
Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-25T05:38:19Z
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

Text versions (from XML)

Referred in Senate2026-03-19T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1958rfs/xml/BILLS-119hr1958rfs.xml
Engrossed in House2026-03-18T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1958eh/xml/BILLS-119hr1958eh.xml
Reported in House2026-01-27T05:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1958rh/xml/BILLS-119hr1958rh.xml
Introduced in House2025-03-06T05:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1958ih/xml/BILLS-119hr1958ih.xml

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Immigration

Summaries

07 · 2026-01-27 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

HRES 1115 (119) Providing 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.
Latest: 2026-03-17 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

HAMDT 168 (119)
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary, printed in the bill, is considered adopted.
Submitted 2026-03-18T04:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 1958 (119)
Latest: 2026-03-18 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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H.R. 1958, Deporting Fraudsters Act of 20262026-02-09T16:43:00Z
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/62101
As reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 27, 2026

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