H.R. 1139 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
GUARD VA Benefits Act
H.R. 1139 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 21, 2023, sponsored by Chris Pappas with 221 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 221
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act This bill imposes fines on individuals for 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 attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Pappas (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 146 Democrats, 75 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 21, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Mar 29, 2023)
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 619: COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
- S. 777: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023
- S. 30: Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- H.R. 3672: To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the…
- S. 475: A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the…
- S. 112: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam…
- S. 2795: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and…
- H.R. 366: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act
- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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