H.R. 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-19 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-01-27):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Derek Schmidt | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Nancy Mace | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Robert F. Onder, Jr. | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Mark B. Messmer | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Robert E. Latta | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Mike Kennedy | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Sheri Biggs | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Brandon Gill | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| John W. Rose | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Mike Haridopolos | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Brad Finstad | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Andy Biggs | R AZ 2025-03-10 |
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH 2025-03-10 |
| Richard McCormick | R GA 2025-04-01 |
| Josh Brecheen | R OK 2025-04-10 |
| John J. McGuire III | R VA 2025-05-01 |
| Mark Harris | R NC 2025-06-02 |
| James R. Baird | R IN 2025-06-20 |
| Addison P. McDowell | R NC 2025-06-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1958 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1958?
H.R. 1958 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1958 are available on congress.gov.
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