H.R. 983
Referred to CommitteePreventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
Introduced 2/11/2021•117th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6/23/2021 • Senate
Summary
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Passed House • 6/22/2021
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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 (4)
Party Breakdown
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Republicans
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Independents
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Cosponsors (3)
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
June 22, 2021
Passed Chamber
June 22, 2021
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Referred in Senate6/23/2021
Engrossed in House6/22/2021
Introduced in House2/11/2021