VoterlyH.R. 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
119th Congress · Sponsored from Ohio · In committee
What this bill does
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026This 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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2025-03-06
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 34
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] introduced H.R. 1958. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1958 do?
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026This 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 …
Who sponsored H.R. 1958?
Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] (R) of Ohio is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1958?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1958 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.