Increase penalties for individuals who commit fraud against military veterans.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026?
The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8601, has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 29, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote or hearing, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort follows a similar bill from 2023 that expired without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026 (H.R. 8601 (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. 3956 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3956 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Tim Burchett (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.