S. 2678 · 117th Congress
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Marco Rubio
- Introduced
- 2021-08-09
- Latest action
- 2021-08-09 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021
This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts (e.g., charging certain fees) in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or filing a claim for such benefits.
Additionally, the VA is authorized to prescribe limitations and restrictions on the types and timing of for-profit business transactions which may be entered into by an agent or attorney who is representing a claimant for VA benefits.