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US S5089
US S5089GUARD VA Benefits Act Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act
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Introduced
11/15/2022
11/15/2022
In Committee
11/15/2022
11/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws adminis- tered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act (or the GUARD VA Benefits Act), aims to reinstate criminal penalties for individuals who charge veterans unauthorized fees related to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill amends Section 5905 of Title 38, United States Code, to clarify that individuals who directly or indirectly solicit, contract for, charge, or receive any fee or compensation for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim for VA benefits, except as provided in Sections 5904 or 1984, shall be subject to a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
John Boozman (R)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5089/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s5089/BILLS-117s5089is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s5089/BILLS-117s5089is.pdf.pdf |
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