House vote: H.R. 983 // June 22, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
Sponsor: Theodore Deutch (D-FL)
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.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 416 | 95.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 5 | 1.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.3% |