Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 9, 2021)
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021
This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts (e.g., charging certain fees) in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or filing a claim for such benefits.
Additionally, the VA is authorized to prescribe limitations and restrictions on the types and timing of for-profit business transactions which may be entered into by an agent or attorney who is representing a claimant for VA benefits.
What just happenedAug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 9, 2021
- Aug 9, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Aug 9, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate