Increase criminal penalties for individuals who defraud veterans of their benefits or property.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025?
The Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025 is H.R. 4169 and has remained in the House Committee on the Judiciary since June 25, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end without reaching the floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4169 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1179 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1179 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.