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Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-1958| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (34)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act, aiming to strengthen immigration enforcement against individuals involved in financial misconduct. Its primary purpose is to establish new criteria for both inadmissibility into the United States and deportability for aliens already present. Specifically, the legislation would make an alien inadmissible if they have been convicted of, admitted to committing, or admitted to acts constituting the essential elements of an offense involving defrauding the United States Government. This inadmissibility also extends to those involved in the unlawful receipt of federal, state, or local public benefits, as defined by existing law, or a conspiracy to commit such offenses. Furthermore, the bill introduces a parallel provision making aliens deportable if they have been convicted of similar offenses related to defrauding the U.S. Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits.

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Timeline
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3113
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Mar 16, 2026
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.
Mar 18, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.
Mar 18, 2026
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
Mar 18, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 18, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
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Mar 18, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3113
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 13, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.


  • January 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.


  • January 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.


  • March 16, 2026
    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.


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.


  • March 18, 2026
    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.


  • March 18, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.


  • March 18, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 18, 2026
    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.


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)


  • March 18, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
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  • March 18, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 19, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-3113: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025
  • HRES 119-1115: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and procedures

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-1958| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
This bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act, aiming to strengthen immigration enforcement against individuals involved in financial misconduct. Its primary purpose is to establish new criteria for both inadmissibility into the United States and deportability for aliens already present. Specifically, the legislation would make an alien inadmissible if they have been convicted of, admitted to committing, or admitted to acts constituting the essential elements of an offense involving defrauding the United States Government. This inadmissibility also extends to those involved in the unlawful receipt of federal, state, or local public benefits, as defined by existing law, or a conspiracy to commit such offenses. Furthermore, the bill introduces a parallel provision making aliens deportable if they have been convicted of similar offenses related to defrauding the U.S. Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits.

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Timeline
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3113
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Mar 16, 2026
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.
Mar 18, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
Mar 18, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.
Mar 18, 2026
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
Mar 18, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 18, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
View Vote
Mar 18, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3113
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 13, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 13, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.


  • January 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.


  • January 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.


  • March 16, 2026
    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.


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.


  • March 18, 2026
    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.


  • March 18, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.


  • March 18, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 18, 2026
    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.


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • March 18, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)


  • March 18, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
    View Vote


  • March 18, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 19, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (34)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-3113: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025
  • HRES 119-1115: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and procedures