To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Theodore “Ted” Deutch
Sponsor. Representative for Florida's 22nd congressional district. Democrat.
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed House (Senate next) on Jun 22, 2021
This bill passed in the House on June 22, 2021 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
3 Cosponsors (3 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“House Passes Deutch, Fitzpatrick Bill to Protect Veterans from Scams”
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Rep. Theodore “Ted” Deutch [D-FL22]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 22, 2021
“Rubio Reintroduces Bill to Protect Veterans From Fraud”
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Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
on Jun 22, 2021
“Washington Review, June 28, 2021”
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Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
on Jun 28, 2021
History
Feb 7, 2019
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 450 (116th). |
Feb 11, 2021
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
Jun 18, 2021
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Suspension). |
Jun 22, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. |
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 983 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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