Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
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AI-generatedSummary: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 (H.R. 1958)
Based on its title, this bill appears to address the deportation of non-citizens who have committed fraud-related offenses. While no official description has been provided, bills with this type of title typically expand or strengthen existing immigration enforcement tools — potentially by adding certain fraud crimes to the list of offenses that can trigger deportation, or by closing loopholes that might currently allow individuals convicted of fraud to remain in the country.
This legislation would most likely affect non-citizens — including legal permanent residents, visa holders, and others — who have been convicted of fraud-related crimes. Depending on how broadly "fraud" is defined in the bill's text, this could include offenses such as identity theft, benefits fraud, financial fraud, or other deceptive practices. American citizens would not be subject to deportation under any such measure, but could be indirectly affected if family members face removal.
The bill passed through the House under a structured process that limited debate to one hour and did not allow amendments. It has since been sent to the Senate, where it was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further review. The committee will decide whether to advance the bill, make changes to it, or take no action.
Important Note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based solely on the bill's title and legislative history. Readers are encouraged to review the full bill text on Congress.gov for complete and accurate details.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 19, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2568-2576)
Mar 18, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
Mar 18, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 94). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2568)
Mar 18, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
Mar 18, 2026POSTPONED 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, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1958.
Mar 18, 2026Rule 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, 2026Rules 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 16, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-467.
Jan 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Jan 27, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jan 13, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 13, 2026Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2025Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025