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S 4445 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

This legislation amends federal criminal statutes to increase penalties for fraud targeting veterans. It introduces a new category that specifically covers crimes against targeted veterans of any age. The bill defines targeted veterans using existing standards from Title 38 of the United States Code. As a result, offenders who commit fraud against this group face stricter legal consequences under Title 18.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by increasing penalties for fraud against veterans, enhancing protection for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens legal protections against fraud targeting veterans, increasing penalties to safeguard this group.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Apr 30, 2026
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upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
NV
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Photo of Ted Budd
Ted Budd
RRepublican
NC
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