GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 4:12 PM

Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act of 2023 or the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023

This bill imposes criminal penalties 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 commission or attempted commission of such offenses is punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.

Congress
118
Number
S - 740
Introduced on
2023-03-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/9/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act of 2023 or the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023

This bill imposes criminal penalties 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 commission or attempted commission of such offenses is punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability•
Fraud offenses and financial crimes•
User charges and fees•
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/26/2023

Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act of 2023 or the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023

This bill imposes criminal penalties on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting f...

Latest Action4/26/2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.