Legis Daily

Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4169| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (19)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill introduces a new federal offense aimed at preventing fraud against veterans and their families. It amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to criminalize knowingly executing or attempting to execute a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits. The legislation also covers fraudulent activities connected with obtaining veterans' benefits for an individual. Those found guilty of these offenses could face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. The term "veterans' benefits" is broadly defined to encompass any benefit provided by federal law for a veteran, their dependent, or survivor, thereby strengthening legal protections for these vulnerable populations.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-450
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-983
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1179
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-506
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2017
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-450
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-983
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1179
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-506
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2017


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4169| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This bill introduces a new federal offense aimed at preventing fraud against veterans and their families. It amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to criminalize knowingly executing or attempting to execute a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits. The legislation also covers fraudulent activities connected with obtaining veterans' benefits for an individual. Those found guilty of these offenses could face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. The term "veterans' benefits" is broadly defined to encompass any benefit provided by federal law for a veteran, their dependent, or survivor, thereby strengthening legal protections for these vulnerable populations.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-450
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-983
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1179
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-506
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2017
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-450
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-983
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1179
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-506
    Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2017


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (19)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted