119th Congress
H.R. 1958

Makes benefits fraud grounds for deportation

Non-citizens convicted of, or admitting to, fraud against federal benefit programs could be blocked from entering the U.S. or removed, and lose most immigration relief.

  • Covers fraud involving food assistance, Social Security, and programs receiving federal money
  • Also covers making fake identification documents
  • Applies to people convicted of or admitting to those acts
  • Makes them unable to get immigration relief, including protection from torture

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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