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Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
3/21/2026, 3:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1958
Bill 119 hr 1958, also known as the "Immigration and Nationality Act Amendment," aims to make changes to the current immigration laws in the United States. The main focus of this bill is to clarify that individuals who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or unlawfully receiving public benefits are considered inadmissible and deportable.
The bill seeks to strengthen the immigration system by ensuring that those who have committed fraud or taken advantage of public benefits are held accountable for their actions. By making these individuals inadmissible and deportable, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the immigration process and prevent individuals from abusing the system for personal gain.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1958 aims to uphold the rule of law and ensure that those who have violated immigration laws are held accountable for their actions. It seeks to promote fairness and integrity in the immigration system, while also protecting the interests of the United States Government and its citizens.
The bill seeks to strengthen the immigration system by ensuring that those who have committed fraud or taken advantage of public benefits are held accountable for their actions. By making these individuals inadmissible and deportable, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the immigration process and prevent individuals from abusing the system for personal gain.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1958 aims to uphold the rule of law and ensure that those who have violated immigration laws are held accountable for their actions. It seeks to promote fairness and integrity in the immigration system, while also protecting the interests of the United States Government and its citizens.
Congressional Summary of HR 1958
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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Current Status of Bill HR 1958
Bill HR 1958 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 19, 2026. Bill HR 1958 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1958's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 19, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1958
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
96Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
96Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1958
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationPotential Impact Areas
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Immigrant health and welfare
- Immigration status and procedures
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1958
To amend the Immigration and Nationality 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.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality 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.
Comments
Coraline Buckley
42,516
2 months ago
I think it's good. It affects many people.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1958
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