S 5089
117th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil actions and liability
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
User charges and fees
Veterans' pensions and compensation
GUARD VA Benefits Act
Introduced: November 15, 2022
Introduced by:
Boozman, John
Republican
· Arkansas
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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