HR 2771 · 102th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove limitations on payment of attorney fees in cases in which the United States is seeking to collect an indebtedness to the United States arising out of a housing loan guaranteed or insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced 1991-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.939.(1991-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes attorney fees to be charged or paid in connection with any proceeding before the Department of Veterans Affairs in a case arising out of a housing loan made, guaranteed, or insured to a veteran by the Department. Requires the attorney charging such fee to enter into a written agreement with the veteran represented and to file a copy of the fee agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.…

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