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Introduced
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
In Committee
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Veterans Protection from Fraud Act," amends the U.S. Code to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans. Specifically, it adds "targeted veterans of any age" as a new category to the existing law, which already provided enhanced penalties for crimes against certain other vulnerable groups. This change aims to provide stronger legal protections and deterrence against fraud and other crimes targeting U.S. military veterans, regardless of their age.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Tim Burchett (R)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Don Davis (D),
Pat Fallon (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Kathy Manning (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Wiley Nickel (D),
María Salazar (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ White Collar Crime and Organized Crime
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3956/all-info | 06/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3956/BILLS-118hr3956ih.pdf | 07/10/2023 |
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