Sens. Cortez Masto and Budd Introduce the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act
The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for review. The bill is actively moving, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet.
Protecting veterans from crime is a popular issue that usually passes with support from both Democrats and Republicans.
People convicted of telemarketing or email fraud targeting veterans would face enhanced prison sentences and fines under this bill. The change increases the consequences for a specific category of fraud, meaning longer time behind bars for those who prey on veterans.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026
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