Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Congress Proposes Bill to Deport Non-Citizens Convicted of Social Security or Food Stamp Fraud
Legislative Progress
231–186
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Non-citizens with criminal records involving any of the listed fraud offenses face the most direct consequences under this bill. The legislation creates a new, explicit deportation ground for fraud convictions that may not have previously triggered removal. Critically, the bill also bars affected individuals from all forms of immigration relief—including asylum, cancellation of removal, and voluntary departure—making deportation nearly unavoidable once a conviction or admission is established.
Programs
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94).
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business.
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.
Vote Results
1 voteNews
Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
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