In CommitteeFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026 amends the federal criminal code to raise penalties for fraud and related offenses when veterans are the target. It creates a new category that covers any veteran, regardless of age, as a protected victim. The amendment is intended to deter scams that exploit service members and their families.
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