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Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

1/9/2024, 5:00 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4975

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited entity, provide (1) notice that an accredited entity may assist the claimant, (2) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited entity to assist in the filing of claims, and (3) information on how and where to report an entity that is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim.

Current Status of Bill S 4975

Bill S 4975 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2022. Bill S 4975 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2022.  Bill S 4975's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4975

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4975

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Digital media
- Licensing and registrations
- User charges and fees
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4975

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

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