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US S740
US S740GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023 Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act of 2023
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act of 2023 or the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023, aims to reinstate criminal penalties for individuals who charge unauthorized fees related to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of claims for benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill amends Section 5905 of Title 38 of the United States Code to prohibit anyone, except as provided for under Sections 5904 or 1984 of the same title, from directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any fee or compensation for such activities. Violators may face fines or up to one year in prison, or both.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (56)
John Boozman (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tom Cotton (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Bob Menendez (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
J.D. Vance (R),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160. (on 04/26/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/740/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s740/BILLS-118s740is.pdf |
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