H.R. 1179
Referred to CommitteePreventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023
Introduced 2/24/2023•118th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2/24/2023 • House
Summary
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023
This bill establishes a new federal 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.
Introduced in House • 2/24/2023
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime preventionFraud offenses and financial crimesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House2/24/2023