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substantiveMar 18, 2026 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Passage — H R 1958 — Deporting Fraudsters Act

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien.
  • House passed it on Mar 18, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea231

Democrat: 20 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 210

Nay186

Democrat: 186

Present0

Not Voting15

Democrat: 8 · Republican: 7

How each member voted (432)

Yea (231)

Nay (186)

Not Voting (15)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.