HR 1826 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.

Introduced 2011-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]· 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: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .(2011-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides criminal penalties against any person who solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives any fee or compensation from a veteran, other than that currently permitted under law, for: (1) advice on how to file a benefits claim; or (2) the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed in a proceeding on the claim.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican