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Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act
2/25/2026, 8:11 PM
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".
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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 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of February 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7241
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7241
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate 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.
Comments
Julio Atkinson
571
19 days ago
I dunno bout this bill. Seems like it could mess things up for us vets. Why they gotta make things so complicated? Just tryna live my life, man. #confused
Aniyah Davenport
599
20 days ago
this bill bad for me as vet. steal my benefits. not good for us vets. need change.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7241
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