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US HR7966

US HR7966
Protecting our Service Members and their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act


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Introduced
04/11/2024
In Committee
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 10 of the United States Code to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, it mandates that these counselors submit annual financial disclosures to the Secretary concerned (as defined in Section 101 of Title 10) to ensure they are free from conflicts of interest. The bill also requires the Secretary concerned to review these disclosures and ensure that any counselor found to have a conflict of interest is not permitted to provide financial services until the conflict is resolved. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary concerned to submit an annual report to Congress on the percentage of counselors determined to be free from conflicts.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 04/11/2024)

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