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Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 15, 2022Armed Forces and National Security
S. 5089

GUARD VA Benefits Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 15, 2022)

Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act

This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine or imprisonment.

What just happenedNov 15, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR](R-AR)Sponsor
17 cosponsors12 D3 R2 I
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  1. Nov 15, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 15, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

GUARD VA Benefits Act — Informed