SAVE Act
3/26/2025, 3:08 PMCongress
119
Number
HR - 1746
Introduced on
2025-02-27
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
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Status of Legislation
Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote
Purpose and Summary
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 hr 1746, also known as the Veterans' Access to Representation Act, aims to make improvements to the laws regarding the recognition of agents, attorneys, organizations, and other individuals who assist veterans in preparing and presenting claims for benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The bill seeks to streamline the process for veterans to receive assistance from qualified representatives by establishing clearer guidelines for recognition and accreditation. This includes ensuring that individuals who provide assistance to veterans are properly trained and meet certain standards of competency.
Additionally, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the representation process by requiring regular reporting on the activities of recognized representatives and organizations. This will help ensure that veterans are receiving quality assistance and are protected from potential fraud or abuse. Overall, the Veterans' Access to Representation Act is designed to improve the support and resources available to veterans seeking benefits from the VA by strengthening the regulations governing those who assist them in navigating the claims process.
The bill seeks to streamline the process for veterans to receive assistance from qualified representatives by establishing clearer guidelines for recognition and accreditation. This includes ensuring that individuals who provide assistance to veterans are properly trained and meet certain standards of competency.
Additionally, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the representation process by requiring regular reporting on the activities of recognized representatives and organizations. This will help ensure that veterans are receiving quality assistance and are protected from potential fraud or abuse. Overall, the Veterans' Access to Representation Act is designed to improve the support and resources available to veterans seeking benefits from the VA by strengthening the regulations governing those who assist them in navigating the claims process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws relating to the recognition of agents, attorneys, organizations and their representatives, and other individuals for the purposes of assisting in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Display TitleTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws relating to the recognition of agents, attorneys, organizations and their representatives, and other individuals for the purposes of assisting in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws relating to the recognition of agents, attorneys, organizations and their representatives, and other individuals for the purposes of assisting in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Comments
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Recent Activity
Latest Action2/27/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.