Bill · H.R. 8601· House(119-HR-8601)
Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to increase penalties for specific crimes committed against veterans. It specifically targets the modification of section 2326(2) to include protections for veterans of any age.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill explicitly expands legal protections and penalties for crimes committed against veterans of any age.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The bill increases penalties for specific crimes when the victim is a veteran of any age.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
By protecting veterans of any age, the bill provides additional legal safeguards for older veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Enhanced protections for veterans: The bill adds "targeted veterans (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 38) of any age" to the list of protected groups in section 2326(2). This could result in harsher penalties for those committing certain crimes against veterans, regardless of their age. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Seniors+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+2
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas