Congressman Taylor’s Bill to Deport Fraudsters Advances in House Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the passage of his bill, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, through the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 15-11. This bill will hold illegal aliens accountable for their actions by making the act of defrauding the United States or stealing benefits intended for U.S. taxpayers a deportable and inadmissible offense.

“It’s a no-brainer – if an illegal alien defrauds the United States or steals benefits from our nation’s most vulnerable, they should be permanently removed from our country,” said Congressman Taylor. “Ohioans work too hard to have their tax dollars and benefits stolen by illegal aliens who shouldn’t even be here in the first place. My Deporting Fraudsters Act will bolster the Trump Administration’s efforts to do just that, and today I’m proud to see it take one step closer toward becoming law.”

“Americans who meet eligibility requirements should be the only ones to receive taxpayer-funded benefits,” said Senator Cruz. “Under the Biden administration’s border policies, abuse of these programs by illegal aliens increased. This bill will stem that abuse, and I urge my colleagues to pass this bill without delay.”

“Illegal aliens who falsify documents, steal identities, and cheat the system to gain public benefits meant for American citizens, including SNAP or Medicaid, should unquestionably be deported. By ensuring any illegal alien who defrauds the U.S. government can be removed from our country, this commonsense legislation would end the America-last policies of Joe Biden and rightfully put Americans first,” said Senator Cornyn.

“For too long, illegal aliens have taken advantage of and burdened our bloated welfare system, contributing to waste, fraud, and abuse. By some estimates, these individuals receive $42 billion in public benefits every year. This bill will ensure that illegal aliens who steal the tax dollars of hardworking Americans are subject to deportation,” said Senator Lee. “As Democrats put crucial programs like SNAP at risk in a cynical attempt to hold the American people hostage for political gain, it is more important than ever to ensure that public benefits are focused on U.S. citizens and legal residents. Those who invade our country and then abuse our generosity through fraud and theft should be promptly deported.”

"The Deporting Fraudsters Act is a common-sense bill,” said Congressman Kennedy. “Anyone illegally in the U.S. who steals taxpayer dollars through fraud has no place here. Shockingly, the list of crimes that make an alien deportable does not explicitly include defrauding the United States. It’s time to get serious about protecting our nation and closing any vulnerabilities.”

“American taxpayers should not be forced to bankroll fraud committed by people who are in this country illegally,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “When illegal aliens defraud the federal government or steal taxpayer-funded benefits, deportation should be the consequence. As a cosponsor of this legislation, I am working to protect taxpayer dollars and uphold the rule of law. This bill puts American citizens and legal residents first.”

“Illegal aliens who defraud taxpayers should not be allowed to remain in our country,” Congressman Derek Schmidt said. “The Biden-era border crisis affected every community in our country and cost American taxpayers enormous sums of money. I’m proud to join my colleagues in sponsoring this legislation, which is another important step in undoing the damage done during the four years of the previous administration.”

"American taxpayers are sick of footing the bill for illegal immigrants gaming the system and tired of the waste, fraud, and abuse,” said Congresswoman Mace. “If you broke into our country and are stealing from our government, you ought to be deported. This bill puts American workers first and stops the insanity of rewarding criminals with a free ride on the taxpayers’ dime.”

“It has become abundantly clear that the Biden Administration created a system riddled with corruption. This eroded the public trust and hammered American taxpayers. This has to be fixed,” said Congressman Onder. “That is why I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of the Deporting Fraudsters Act. This commonsense legislation ensures that illegal aliens who defraud the United States government or steal taxpayer-funded benefits intended for U.S. citizens are held fully accountable through deportation and inadmissibility. Blue-state mismanagement should not force taxpayers in states like Missouri to foot the bill. The abuse must stop, and this bill is a critical step toward restoring integrity and accountability to our welfare system.”

“Our taxpayer dollars are already being wasted by the swamp - it’s the very reason that President Trump commissioned Elon Musk and DOGE to slash wasteful spending,” said Congressman Gill. “It should be common sense for any illegal alien that defrauds our nation with stolen taxpayer funds to be deported without hesitation. I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Dave Taylor’s bill to protect our national sovereignty.”

“Being in the United States illegally is a crime, and so is fraud. Combining the two should leave no gray area,” said Congressman Haridopolos. “The Deporting Fraudsters Act is common-sense legislation that restores accountability, protects taxpayer dollars, and ensures those who blatantly ignore our laws are removed from our country.”

“Criminal illegal immigrants who have been convicted of defrauding the American people do not deserve to reside in our country on the taxpayers’ dime – plain and simple,” said Congressman Finstad. “Law enforcement should have the authority and resources necessary to deport criminals who have shamefully stolen government funding at the expense of hardworking taxpayers, which is why I am proud that the Deporting Fraudsters Act was passed by Committee today, and I look forward to its passage on the House Floor.”

“Programs like Medicare and Social Security are vital taxpayer-funded programs and must be safeguarded against fraud. Illegal immigrants who fraudulently enroll and exploit these programs must be held accountable for their crimes,” said Congressman Feenstra. “That’s why I’m glad to support Rep. Dave Taylor’s legislation to ensure that illegal immigrants who defraud taxpayers are deported and never allowed back into our country. I will always protect Iowa taxpayers from fraud and honor our promise to Iowa seniors and workers that they receive the benefits they have earned.”

“If you come into our country illegally and steal from American taxpayers, you should not be allowed to stay here,” said Congresswoman Luna. “The Deporting Fraudsters Act closes a dangerous loophole by making benefit fraud and the theft of public funds a deportable offense. In light of the abuses that have come to light in Minnesota, this legislation is vital to protecting taxpayers and holding fraudsters accountable.”

“The Deporting Fraudsters Act makes it clear that illegal immigrants who commit fraud or exploit the welfare system will be held accountable and removed,” said Congressman Bost. “This is about protecting taxpayers and making sure our system works for American citizens in need.”

Background:

Congressman Taylor initially introduced this bill in the House of Representatives on March 6, 2025. He was joined by Representatives Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Derek Schmidt (KS-02), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Bob Onder (MO-03), Mark Messmer (IN-08), Bob Latta (OH-05), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Brandon Gill (TX-26), John Rose (TN-06), Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), and Brad Finstad (MN-01). Representatives Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Mike Bost (IL-12), Mary Miller (IL-15), Barry Moore (AL-01), and Buddy Carter (GA-01) additionally joined as cosponsors of this legislation.

Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a Senate companion bill on November 7, 2025. 

Specifically, this bill will:

• Make the act of defrauding the United States government or stealing taxpayer dollars intended for U.S. citizens, or admitting to such crimes (such as SNAP or Social Security benefits), a deportable and inadmissible offense; and
• Prevents aliens who defraud the United States from being eligible to receive any other benefits

The full bill text for the Deporting Fraudsters Act is available here.