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Congress·Reported·about 1 month ago

Congress Proposes Bill to Deport Non-Citizens Convicted of Social Security or Food Stamp Fraud

Also known as: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Mr. Taylor, would change immigration laws to make it easier to remove non-citizens who cheat the government. It targets people who commit fraud to get money or services they are not supposed to have.
  • The plan specifically lists crimes like food stamp fraud, Social Security fraud, and mail fraud. It also includes people who use fake IDs or lie to get federal, state, or local public benefits.
  • Under this rule, anyone convicted of these crimes—or even those who admit to the actions—would be barred from entering the U.S. and could be deported if they are already living here.
  • The bill would also block these individuals from applying for any kind of legal help or special permission to stay in the country, making their removal from the U.S. more certain.
  • Supporters say this is necessary to protect taxpayer-funded programs and ensure that only those who follow the law can stay in the country.
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Milestones

3 milestones6 actions
Jan 27, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.

Jan 27, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.

Jan 13, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.

Jan 13, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 6, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Early-to-mid 2026

House floor vote on the bill

If the bill passes the full House, it moves to the Senate. No one would be affected yet, but passage would signal the bill is gaining momentum.

Related News

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Texas Border Business·4 months ago

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Deportation of Illegal Aliens Who Commit Benefit Fraud

Senators Ted Cruz, John Cornyn, and Mike Lee introduced the Deporting Fraudsters Act to target non-citizens exploiting the U.S. welfare system. The bill makes defrauding the government specifically deportable, responding to reports of increased program abuse under current border policies.

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Rylice Radio·about 2 months ago

Republican senators introduce bill to address childcare, immigration fraud

A new GOP-led bill, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, seeks to amend federal law to address fraud in childcare and public assistance programs. While proponents say it protects taxpayers, some critics argue existing laws already cover these crimes under the category of moral turpitude.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 1958
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.

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Cosponsors

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R: 34

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