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Chris Pappas (D-NH)

GUARD VA Benefits Act

H.R. 1732 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 16 Republican cosponsors · See all 137 cosponsors

Last activity — Committee Hearings Held

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "GUARD VA Benefits Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to reinstate penalties for individuals who charge veterans unauthorized fees related to their benefit claims. It specifically targets those who solicit, contract for, charge, or receive compensation for preparing or prosecuting claims administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. These penalties would be applied as provided in title 18.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Scored +10

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Directly protects veterans from financial exploitation when seeking benefits.

  • Scored +8

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    Directly protects veterans' access to benefits by penalizing those who charge unauthorized fees.

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    Protects veterans from predatory and unauthorized fees charged by representatives.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Negative for unaccredited representatives who charge fees for these services.