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S 2678 117th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security

Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021

Introduced: August 9, 2021 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Aug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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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's happening now August 9, 2021

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

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Aug 9, 2021
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Aug 9, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2678: Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2678/
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"S. 2678: Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2678/.
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S. 2678, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2678/.
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