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HR 5648 111th Congress House

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.

Introduced: July 13, 2010 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Fraud offenses and financial crimesLegal fees and court costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
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Veterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation
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This bill died when the 111th Congress ended
It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 2, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 30, 2010
Referred to House Judiciary
Jun 30, 2010
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 30, 2010
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Jun 30, 2010
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 2, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides criminal penalties against any person who solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives any fee or compensation from a veteran other than that currently permitted under law.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
Carney, Christopher
· Jul 15, 2010
Space, Zachary
· Jul 15, 2010
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jul 13, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5648: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-5648/
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"H.R. 5648: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-5648/.
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H.R. 5648, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-5648/.
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