Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
In committeeDeporting 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.
Mar 19, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Passed
The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits inadmissible and deportable. The bill is straightforward in its intent and scope, focusing on specific criminal activities related to fraud and public benefits.