Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

This bill changes immigration law to make certain noncitizens easier to keep out of the U.S. or remove. If a noncitizen is convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits, they could be deported. It also says a noncitizen can be denied entry if they are convicted of, or admit to, such offenses, including conspiracies. “Public benefits” here means programs defined in federal law, and can include federal, state, or local benefits as defined in the 1996 welfare reform law.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Noncitizens involved in fraud against the U.S. government or unlawful receipt of public benefits.
• What changes: Adds these offenses as reasons to deny entry (inadmissible) or remove someone from the U.S. (deportable). For denial of entry, it also covers cases where the person admits to the offense or key parts of it, including conspiracies.
• Scope: Applies to fraud involving federal benefits and state or local benefits as defined in the 1996 law.