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Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

5/18/2026, 7:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8601

H.R. 8601, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase penalties for specific crimes targeting veterans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8601

Bill HR 8601 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8601 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026.  Bill HR 8601's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8601

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8601

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8601

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8601

Tim Burchett
Tim Burchett
TennesseeRepublican

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