Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

12/23/2024, 2:51 PM

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay certain reissued benefits (i.e., benefits that were misused by a fiduciary) to a beneficiary's estate in situations where a beneficiary predeceases a payment.

The VA must pay such benefits to an individual or entity in the following order: the estate of the beneficiary, a successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when the beneficiary died, or the next inheritor determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Bill 118 hr 4190, also known as the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, aims to provide relief to veterans who have been defrauded by for-profit colleges. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2021.

The bill seeks to address the issue of predatory practices by for-profit colleges that target veterans and their GI Bill benefits. These colleges often make false promises about job placement and career opportunities in order to lure veterans into enrolling in their programs. As a result, many veterans end up with subpar education and significant debt.

The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore GI Bill benefits to veterans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. This would include reinstating any benefits that were used to pay for education at these institutions. Additionally, the bill would establish a process for veterans to seek relief and have their benefits restored. This process would include providing documentation of the fraud and demonstrating that the veteran did not receive the education or training promised by the for-profit college. Overall, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act aims to protect veterans from predatory practices by for-profit colleges and ensure that they receive the education and training they were promised. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support and advocate for the rights of our nation's veterans.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 4190
Introduced on
2023-06-15
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay certain reissued benefits (i.e., benefits that were misused by a fiduciary) to a beneficiary's estate in situations where a beneficiary predeceases a payment.

The VA must pay such benefits to an individual or entity in the following order: the estate of the beneficiary, a successor fiduciary serving the beneficiary when the beneficiary died, or the next inheritor determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Bill 118 hr 4190, also known as the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, aims to provide relief to veterans who have been defrauded by for-profit colleges. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2021.

The bill seeks to address the issue of predatory practices by for-profit colleges that target veterans and their GI Bill benefits. These colleges often make false promises about job placement and career opportunities in order to lure veterans into enrolling in their programs. As a result, many veterans end up with subpar education and significant debt.

The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore GI Bill benefits to veterans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. This would include reinstating any benefits that were used to pay for education at these institutions. Additionally, the bill would establish a process for veterans to seek relief and have their benefits restored. This process would include providing documentation of the fraud and demonstrating that the veteran did not receive the education or training promised by the for-profit college. Overall, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act aims to protect veterans from predatory practices by for-profit colleges and ensure that they receive the education and training they were promised. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support and advocate for the rights of our nation's veterans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries of such beneficiaries.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Fraud offenses and financial crimes•
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Comments

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Emelia Lin
@rhubarb_strathisala_mulberry13616
This bill is so dumb, like why even bother with it? It's not gonna do anything good for anyone. Ugh, so frustrating. But hey, maybe it'll help some vets in the short term, who knows.
APPROVED
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Lachlan Powers
@tobermory_balvenie_guava79553
This bill is a no-brainer! Our veterans deserve every penny they were promised. It's about time we start taking care of those who risked their lives for our country. It's a shame it took so long for this to happen. Let's get this bill passed ASAP! #S...
APPROVED
DM
Duncan Marsh
@angelica_pain_de_mie_strathisala99333
I don't know much about this bill, but from what I understand, it's supposed to help veterans who have been defrauded. I mean, that sounds like a good thing, right? Veterans deserve all the support they can get. But honestly, I'm not sure how effecti...

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/16/2024

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay certain reissued benefits (i.e., benefits that were misused by a fiduciar...

Latest Action11/25/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-114.