HR1139-118

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 21, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Veterans, Environment, and Veterans Affairs.

Who Benefits and How

Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Environment, Veterans Affairs

Primary Purpose

The bill requires reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is.

Policy Domains

Veterans Environment Veterans Affairs

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Van …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Environment Veterans Affairs

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