Bill · S. 4901· Senate(119-S-4901)
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2026," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. Its primary purpose is to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans. The legislation introduces a new crime specifically regarding fraud related to veterans' benefits. Under this new section, anyone who knowingly executes or attempts to execute a scheme to defraud an individual of their benefits would face penalties. These penalties include fines and imprisonment for up to five years.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill creates a specific federal crime to deter and punish schemes intended to defraud veterans of their benefits.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill provides a new legal tool to protect veterans and their families from benefit fraud.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The bill establishes a new criminal offense and penalty for fraud against veterans' benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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New Legal Protections: The bill establishes a specific crime for those who knowingly execute or attempt to execute schemes to defraud individuals of their veterans' benefits (Section 2(a)). This provides a legal tool to prevent fraud against a veteran or their dependents/survivors.
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Strict Penalties for Fraudsters: Individuals who commit these fraudulent acts would face fines and a prison sentence of up to 5 years (Section 2(a)). This serves as a deterrent against targeting veterans for their benefits.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Rick ScottRepublican · Florida