H.R. 1958Passed one chamberImmigration
Bill would make fraud, benefit misuse grounds for deportation
Data as of July 11, 2026
The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 would let officials deny entry or deport non-citizens for government fraud or public benefit fraud.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 1958 amends U.S. immigration law to add fraud against the government or unlawful receipt of public benefits as grounds for being ruled inadmissible or deportable. This applies to convictions, admissions, or admitted acts of fraud, including conspiracy to commit it. Public benefits are defined using terms from a 1996 welfare reform law.
Who does it affect?
Non-citizens applying for visas, green cards, or other immigration benefits, and non-citizens already living in the U.S. U.S. citizens are not affected.
Why does it matter?
The change gives immigration officials and courts clearer authority to deny applications or start removal proceedings over fraud-related conduct, expanding the legal grounds on which non-citizens can be excluded or removed.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- 186 Democrats Kick and Scream as Critical Bill Targeting Fraudsters Narrowly Passes House
westernjournal.comMar 19, 2026
- BREAKING: House Narrowly Passes Legislation to Deport Illegal Immigrants Participating in Welfare Fraud
thegatewaypundit.comMar 18, 2026
- House passes Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, making noncitizens inadmissible and deportable for public benefits fraud
oann.comMar 19, 2026Leans right
- Almost 200 House Democrats Vote Against Deporting People Who Commit Welfare Fraud
gellerreport.comMar 19, 2026
- GOP senators push to deport illegal immigrant welfare ‘fraudsters’
nypost.comNov 6, 2025Leans right
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Official title
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- March 6, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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