What does Preamble of HR 4169 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The stated purpose is to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 26, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4169 do?

This bill is formally titled the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025.

What does ADDITIONAL TOOL TO PREVENT CERTAIN FRAUDS AGAINST VETERANS. of HR 4169 do?

This section amends Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 1352. Section 1352 criminalizes knowingly executing or attempting to execute a scheme to defraud an individual of veterans' benefits or in connection with obtaining such benefits. The penalty for violating Section 1352 includes a fine, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both. The term 'veteran' is defined as having the meaning given in section 101 of title 38. The term 'veterans' benefits' is defined as any benefit provided by Federal law for a veteran or a dependent or survivor of a veteran.

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Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2025 — HR. 4169

Last updated: 6/26/2025 · Introduced: 6/26/2025

Author: Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a new federal crime, Section 1352, prohibiting schemes to defraud individuals of veterans' benefits or in connection with obtaining such benefits.
Violations of this new law carry a potential penalty of a fine, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.
The bill defines 'veteran' and 'veterans' benefits' for the purposes of this new criminal provision.

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