Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4169
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025
Veterans: New Penalties for Benefit Fraud
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill creates a specific federal crime for tricking or scamming veterans out of the benefits they earned through their military service. It targets people who lie to veterans to steal their money or help them apply for benefits in a dishonest way.
- If someone is caught and convicted of this type of fraud, they could face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. This gives federal prosecutors a stronger tool to go after scammers who specifically target the veteran community.
- The law would protect not just the veterans themselves, but also their family members and survivors who receive federal benefits. This includes healthcare, disability payments, and education assistance provided by the government.
- By creating a dedicated law for veteran-related fraud, supporters hope to discourage 'claim sharks' and other predatory groups that charge illegal fees or use deceptive tactics to take a cut of a veteran's hard-earned benefits.
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Milestones
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Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025
Bill NumberHR 4169
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(19)D: 15R: 4
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