H.R. 1958 · Passed House · Immigration

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Sponsor: David J. Taylor (R-OH)

What it does

• Makes certain public benefits fraud grounds for barring a foreign national from admission or for deportation.
• Makes such individuals ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for those in danger of torture.
• Applies to individuals convicted of, or who admit to committing, covered offenses.
• Covers fraud involving SNAP benefits, Social Security benefits, or federally funded programs, and producing fraudulent identification documents.

Official 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.

Latest action

Mar 19, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee: Senate Judiciary