H.R. 450
Referred to CommitteePreventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019
Introduced 1/10/2019•116th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2/11/2019 • Senate
Summary
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Passed House • 2/7/2019
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Fraud offenses and financial crimesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (24)
Party Breakdown
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Republicans
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
February 7, 2019
Passed Chamber
February 7, 2019
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Referred in Senate2/11/2019
Engrossed in House2/7/2019
Introduced in House1/10/2019