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Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4445| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to strengthen legal protections for veterans by amending Section 2326(2) of title 18, United States Code . This section currently outlines enhanced penalties for specific crimes, often related to fraud and telemarketing. The amendment expands the categories of victims to include " targeted veterans of any age," as defined in title 38. Consequently, individuals who commit certain offenses against veterans will face more severe penalties. The bill's purpose is to deter fraudulent activities and provide greater legal recourse for veterans who are victims of such crimes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2503
Veterans Protection from Fraud Act
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8601
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2503
    Veterans Protection from Fraud Act


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8601
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8601: Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4445| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This legislation aims to strengthen legal protections for veterans by amending Section 2326(2) of title 18, United States Code . This section currently outlines enhanced penalties for specific crimes, often related to fraud and telemarketing. The amendment expands the categories of victims to include " targeted veterans of any age," as defined in title 38. Consequently, individuals who commit certain offenses against veterans will face more severe penalties. The bill's purpose is to deter fraudulent activities and provide greater legal recourse for veterans who are victims of such crimes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2503
Veterans Protection from Fraud Act
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8601
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2503
    Veterans Protection from Fraud Act


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8601
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8601: Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted