Establish a sentencing enhancement of up to ten years in prison for fraud that purposefully targets a veteran.

Tim Burchett · Tennessee · Republican

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This bill would establish a sentencing enhancement of up to ten years in prison for someone convicted of committing or conspiring to commit fraud that purposefully targeted a veteran.

Burchett introduced legislation to create tougher prison penalties for fraud targeting veterans.

Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Fraud
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Evidence

GovInfo lists H.R. 8601 as introduced by Mr. Burchett in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with the full title stating it would amend title 18 to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans.

Burchett formally introduced the veteran-fraud sentencing-enhancement bill in the House, but the record shows only introduction and referral, not enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 8601 (IH) - Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr8601ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Burchett's office said the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act would establish a sentencing enhancement of up to ten years in prison for someone convicted of fraud that purposefully targeted a veteran; it also said the bill was introduced in the Senate by Cortez Masto and Budd.

This confirms the promise was actively pursued in the current term through a new introduction, but it does not show passage or signature into law.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Fraud | Representative Tim Burchett
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never unknown A for effort

Burchett materially advanced the proposal by introducing the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act in the House, but the evidence shows only introduction and referral, not enactment into law. That makes this a serious legislative attempt that did not ultimately deliver the promised sentencing enhancement.

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never unknown A for effort

Burchett materially advanced the proposal by introducing H.R. 8601 and describing a Veterans Protection from Fraud Act that would create the requested sentencing enhancement, but the evidence only shows introduction and committee referral. There is no indication that the enhancement was enacted into law, so the promised outcome was not delivered; this counts as a serious but unsuccessful legislative attempt.

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never same_term A for effort

Burchett introduced H.R. 8601, the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026, which directly matches the promised sentencing enhancement for fraud targeting veterans. The evidence shows introduction and committee referral in the 119th Congress, but no passage by Congress or enactment into law. Because the promised legal sentencing enhancement has not been established, the outcome is not delivered; however, the introduction of matching legislation is a serious legislative attempt, so the effort badge applies.

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