H.R. 1826 · 112th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Gus Bilirakis
- Introduced
- 2011-05-11
- Latest action
- 2011-07-22 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
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.