Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-23T14:51:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4190 Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act 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.

12/23/2024, 2:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4190

Bill 118 hr 4190, also known as the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, aims to provide relief to veterans who have been defrauded by for-profit colleges. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2021.

The bill seeks to address the issue of predatory practices by for-profit colleges that target veterans and their GI Bill benefits. These colleges often make false promises about job placement and career opportunities in order to lure veterans into enrolling in their programs. As a result, many veterans end up with subpar education and significant debt.

The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore GI Bill benefits to veterans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. This would include reinstating any benefits that were used to pay for education at these institutions. Additionally, the bill would establish a process for veterans to seek relief and have their benefits restored. This process would include providing documentation of the fraud and demonstrating that the veteran did not receive the education or training promised by the for-profit college. Overall, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act aims to protect veterans from predatory practices by for-profit colleges and ensure that they receive the education and training they were promised. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support and advocate for the rights of our nation's veterans.

Congressional Summary of HR 4190

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act

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 HR 4190

Bill HR 4190 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since November 25, 2024. Bill HR 4190 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2023. Bill HR 4190's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-114. as of November 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4190

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4190

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Fraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4190

Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans ActRestoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans ActRestoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans ActRestoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans ActRestoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans ActTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct 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.

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