HR 983
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
Introduced: February 11, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 22, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 22, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 5 (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H2952)
Jun 22, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 5 (Roll no. 174).(text: CR H2952)
Jun 22, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2988-2989)
Jun 22, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 22, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 983.
Jun 22, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2952-2954)
Jun 22, 2021
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 | House · vote #174 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 416–5 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits, or in connection with obtaining veteran's benefits for an individual. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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