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.

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SubjectsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and procedures

Sponsor+

David J. Taylor, R-OH-2

1 term · @RepDaveTaylor

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325 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3502 · 202-225-3164

Cosponsors (34)+

Claudia Tenney, R-NY-24Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepTenney
Derek L. Schmidt, R-KS-2Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term · @repderekschmidt
Nancy R. Mace, R-SC-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepNancyMace
Robert F. Onder Jr., R-MO-3Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term · @RepBobOnder
Mark B. Messmer, R-IN-8Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term
Robert E. Latta, R-OH-5Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 10 terms · @BobLatta
Mike S. Kennedy, R-UT-3Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term · @repmikekennedy
Sheri L. Biggs, R-SC-3Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term · @repsheribiggs
Brandon G. Gill, R-TX-26Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term · @repbrandongill
John W. Rose, R-TN-6Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJohnRose
Mike J. Haridopolos, R-FL-8Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 1 term · @repharidopolos
Brad Finstad, R-MN-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepFinstad
Andy Biggs, R-AZ-5
Co-sponsored Mar 10, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepAndyBiggsAZ
Michael A. Rulli, R-OH-6
Co-sponsored Mar 10, 2025 · 2 terms
Rich D. McCormick, R-GA-7
Co-sponsored Apr 1, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick
Josh C. Brecheen, R-OK-2
Co-sponsored Apr 10, 2025 · 2 terms · @repbrecheen
John J. McGuire III, R-VA-5
Co-sponsored May 1, 2025 · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire
Mark E. Harris, R-NC-8
Co-sponsored Jun 2, 2025 · 1 term · @RepMarkHarrisNC
James R. Baird, R-IN-4
Co-sponsored Jun 20, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird
Addison P. McDowell, R-NC-6
Co-sponsored Jun 23, 2025 · 1 term · @RepMcDowell
Tim K. Moore, R-NC-14
Co-sponsored Jun 27, 2025 · 1 term · @RepTimMooreNC
Russell W. Fry, R-SC-7
Co-sponsored Oct 17, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry
Beth A. Van Duyne, R-TX-24
Co-sponsored Dec 1, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBethVanDuyne
Julie A. Fedorchak, R-ND-0
Co-sponsored Dec 2, 2025 · 1 term · @RepFedorchak
Wesley P. Hunt, R-TX-38
Co-sponsored Dec 10, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepWesleyHunt
Marlin A. Stutzman, R-IN-3
Co-sponsored Jan 12, 2026 · 5 terms · @RepStutzman
Anna P. Luna, R-FL-13
Co-sponsored Jan 12, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepLuna
Randy L. Feenstra, R-IA-4
Co-sponsored Jan 12, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepFeenstra
Mike Bost, R-IL-12
Co-sponsored Jan 12, 2026 · 6 terms · @RepBost
Earl L. Carter, R-GA-1
Co-sponsored Jan 13, 2026 · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter
Barry Moore, R-AL-1
Co-sponsored Jan 13, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore
Mary E. Miller, R-IL-15
Co-sponsored Jan 13, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepMaryMiller
Thomas P. Tiffany, R-WI-7
Co-sponsored Jan 13, 2026 · 4 terms · @RepTiffany
August L. Pfluger II, R-TX-11
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepPfluger

Committees (2)+

Judiciary Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Mar 19, 2026
Judiciary Committee
House Standing · Activity Jan 27, 2026

Actions (19)+

Mar 19, 2026 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
Mar 18, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
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.
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 18, 2026 · via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
Mar 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 27, 2026 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 27, 2026 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 13, 2026 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 13, 2026 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 6, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

Known as+

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

IntroducedMar 6, 2025

Policy areaImmigration

RelatedH.Res. 1115

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. TAYLOR:H.R. 1958.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H1040]

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