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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2026-01-27 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400. | House floor actions |
| 2026-01-27 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467. | House floor actions |
| 2026-01-13 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. | House committee actions |
| 2026-01-13 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2025-03-06 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House floor actions |
| 2025-03-06 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |