Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022

Senate Bill 3994 - Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3994 Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3994

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022

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 3994

Bill S 3994 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2022. Bill S 3994 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 5, 2022. Bill S 3994's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3994

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3994

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Fraud offenses and financial crimes

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3994

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022

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.