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Introduced
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
In Committee
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an addi- tional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 of the United States Code to create a new section, 1041, which makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly engage in any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits or in connection with obtaining veterans' benefits. Violators can be fined or imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both. The term "veteran" is defined as in Section 101 of Title 38, and "veterans' benefits" refer to any benefit provided under federal law for a veteran or their dependent or survivor.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2141/all-info | 06/22/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2141/BILLS-117s2141is.pdf | 07/09/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2141/BILLS-117s2141is.pdf.pdf | 07/09/2021 |
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