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Congress·In Committee·S. 4445

Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

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.

Legislative Progress

Senate
House
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Likely to pass

Protecting veterans from crime is a popular issue that usually passes with support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Key Points

VeteransCriminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

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.

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Milestones

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Apr 30, 2026Senate

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4445
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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R: 1

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