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Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:26 AM
Congressional Summary of S 2141
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly engaging in any scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
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Current Status of Bill S 2141
Bill S 2141 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2021. Bill S 2141 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2021. Bill S 2141's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 21, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2141
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2141
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2141
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2141
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