# 117-hr-5971: Guardians Aren’t Above Prosecution Act of 2021

117-hr-5971, Guardians Aren’t Above Prosecution Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] (D-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-5971
- Congress: 117
- Title: Guardians Aren’t Above Prosecution Act of 2021
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2021-11-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Guardians Aren't Above Prosecution Act of 2021 This bill specifies that individuals who are designated as a legal guardian or conservator are subject to federal criminal penalties for fraud.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-5971 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5971)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5971 (as of 2025-11-18).