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Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 263
Bill 118 s 263, also known as the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023, aims to provide relief to veterans who have been defrauded by for-profit colleges. The bill seeks to restore education benefits that were lost due to deceptive practices by these institutions.
The legislation recognizes that many veterans have been targeted by predatory schools that make false promises about the quality of education and job prospects after graduation. As a result, veterans have been left with significant debt and no valuable degree to show for it.
The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate education benefits for veterans who were victims of fraud by for-profit colleges. This would allow these veterans to continue their education or pursue other career opportunities without being burdened by the financial consequences of the fraudulent practices. In addition, the bill includes provisions to hold for-profit colleges accountable for their actions and prevent future fraud against veterans. This includes increased oversight and regulation of these institutions to ensure that they are providing quality education and not taking advantage of vulnerable veterans. Overall, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023 aims to support and protect the educational and financial interests of veterans who have been deceived by for-profit colleges. By restoring their benefits and holding fraudulent institutions accountable, the bill seeks to provide much-needed relief to those who have served our country.
The legislation recognizes that many veterans have been targeted by predatory schools that make false promises about the quality of education and job prospects after graduation. As a result, veterans have been left with significant debt and no valuable degree to show for it.
The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate education benefits for veterans who were victims of fraud by for-profit colleges. This would allow these veterans to continue their education or pursue other career opportunities without being burdened by the financial consequences of the fraudulent practices. In addition, the bill includes provisions to hold for-profit colleges accountable for their actions and prevent future fraud against veterans. This includes increased oversight and regulation of these institutions to ensure that they are providing quality education and not taking advantage of vulnerable veterans. Overall, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023 aims to support and protect the educational and financial interests of veterans who have been deceived by for-profit colleges. By restoring their benefits and holding fraudulent institutions accountable, the bill seeks to provide much-needed relief to those who have served our country.
Congressional Summary of S 263
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 263
Bill S 263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill S 263 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 2, 2023. Bill S 263's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 2, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 263
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 263
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 263
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2023
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require 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, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 263
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