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H.R. 3122Became Law

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 9, 2018)

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include on its Internet website a warning to veterans relating to dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Government Accountability Office shall:

  • complete a study on financial exploitation of veterans, which shall include an analysis of the types of financial exploitation facing such veterans and any gaps in efforts to address these issues and an analysis of the types of standards used by federal and state agencies intended to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation; and
  • submit a preliminary report and a final report to Congress.

What just happenedMar 9, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-131.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Mar 9, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-131.

  2. Mar 9, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-131.

  3. Mar 9, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 9, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 28, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 28, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Feb 16, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Feb 15, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Feb 15, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Feb 15, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1191)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Feb 15, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1191)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 6, 2017FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  14. Nov 6, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Nov 6, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8505)

  16. Nov 6, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8505)

  17. Nov 6, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3122.

  18. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8505-8507)

  19. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Nov 6, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

  21. Nov 6, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-385.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Nov 6, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-385.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Oct 12, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Oct 12, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Sep 13, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  26. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  27. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  28. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 9, 201849

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include on its Internet website a warning to veterans relating to dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Government Accountability Office shall:

  • complete a study on financial exploitation of veterans, which shall include an analysis of the types of financial exploitation facing such veterans and any gaps in efforts to address these issues and an analysis of the types of standards used by federal and state agencies intended to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation; and
  • submit a preliminary report and a final report to Congress.
Passed Senate without amendmentFeb 15, 201882

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 6, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include on its Internet website a warning to veterans relating to dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Government Accountability Office shall:

  • complete a study on financial exploitation of veterans, which shall include an analysis of the types of financial exploitation facing such veterans and any gaps in efforts to address these issues and an analysis of the types of standards used by federal and state agencies intended to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation; and
  • submit a preliminary report and a final report to Congress.
Passed House amendedNov 6, 201736

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include on its Internet website a warning to veterans relating to dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Government Accountability Office shall:

  • complete a study on financial exploitation of veterans, which shall include an analysis of the types of financial exploitation facing such veterans and any gaps in efforts to address these issues and an analysis of the types of standards used by federal and state agencies intended to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation; and
  • submit a preliminary report and a final report to Congress.
Introduced in HouseJun 29, 2017

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to work with federal agencies, states, and experts to develop and implement federal and state standards that protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension for a non-service-connected disability or death or for service on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices.

The Government Accountability Office must: (1) report standards that would be effective in protecting such individuals if the VA fails to submit such standards as required, and (2) complete a study on standards implemented under this bill.

Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 — Informed