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Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act

2/6/2026, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7241

The "Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on January 27, 2026. The bill, designated as H.R. 7241, aims to safeguard veterans from fraudulent schemes and exploitation. Specific provisions within the bill target the prevention of financial scams, identity theft, and deceptive practices targeting veterans. The act likely includes directives to enhance consumer protection measures, impose stricter penalties for perpetrators targeting veterans, and establish support systems to assist victims of such crimes. For more information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at "https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7241/BILLS-119hr7241ih.pdf".

Current Status of Bill HR 7241

Bill HR 7241 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2026. Bill HR 7241 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2026.  Bill HR 7241's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7241

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7241

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7241

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a contract pursuant to which the contractor may sell sensitive personal information maintained by the Secretary and to ensure the protection of personal information in certain contracts of the Department.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a contract pursuant to which the contractor may sell sensitive personal information maintained by the Secretary and to ensure the protection of personal information in certain contracts of the Department.

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