Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would extend federal enhanced criminal penalties to "targeted veterans." It makes crimes committed against targeted veterans of any age eligible for the tougher penalties in 18 U.S.C. §2326(2) by adding a new subparagraph (C) and cross-referencing the definition in 38 U.S.C. §101. The amendment broadens the set of victims protected by the enhanced-penalty rule to include those who meet the statutory definition of targeted veterans.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger penalties for targeted veterans
This bill would expand federal criminal penalties when certain crimes target veterans. If enacted, it would add "targeted veterans" (as defined in 38 U.S.C. §101) to the protected groups under 18 U.S.C. §2326(2). That protection would apply to targeted veterans of any age. This change would take effect upon enactment and would not create new funding or programs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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