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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to declare that any person who knowingly engages in any scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for that individual, shall be fined, imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime, punishable by a fine and/or up to 5 years in prison, for anyone who knowingly engages in a scheme or artifice to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits or in connection with obtaining veterans' benefits for that individual. The term "veteran" is defined as having the meaning given in section 101 of title 38 of the United States Code, and the term "veterans' benefits" refers to any benefit provided under federal law for a veteran or a dependent or survivor of a veteran.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/150/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s150/BILLS-115s150is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s150/BILLS-115s150is.pdf.pdf |
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