To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws relating to the recognition of agents, attorneys, organizations and their representatives, and other individuals for the purposes of assisting in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Chapter 59 of Title 38 to add new sections requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include detailed information on accredited agents, attorneys, and organizations in annual Congressional reports, and, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually report to Congress on 14 specific metrics about accredited representatives, and requires VA to establish and maintain a USPTO-registered certification mark to identify legitimate claims representatives with civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent use. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and product standards. The main policy areas are Veterans Affairs, Finance, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans could face reduced risk, Veterans seeking claims assistance would be affected, and Veterans Service Organizations could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of Veterans Affairs would take on compliance duties, Fraudulent claims representatives could face increased risk, and Legitimate VA-accredited representatives could face higher barriers.
Key Provisions
- Amends Chapter 59 of Title 38 to add new sections requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include detailed information on accredited agents, attorneys, and organizations in annual Congressional reports, and...
- Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually report to Congress on 14 specific metrics about accredited representatives.
- Requires VA to establish and maintain a USPTO-registered certification mark to identify legitimate claims representatives with civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent use.
- Requires VA to biannually contact all accredited individuals to request updated contact information and ensure VA Accreditation Search Database is current.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Chapter 59 of Title 38 to add new sections requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include detailed information on accredited agents, attorneys, and organizations in annual Congressional reports, and, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually report to Congress on 14 specific metrics about accredited representatives, and requires VA to establish and maintain a USPTO-registered certification mark to identify legitimate claims representatives with civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent use.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans Affairs, Finance, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill amends Chapter 59 of Title 38 to add new sections requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include detailed information on accredited agents, attorneys, and organizations in annual Congressional reports, and, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually report to Congress on 14 specific metrics about accredited representatives, and requires VA to establish and maintain a USPTO-registered certification mark to identify legitimate claims representatives with civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent use.
Policy Domains
SAVE Act - Accreditation Transparency
Identified Gains
- Veterans
- Veterans seeking claims assistance
- Veterans Service Organizations
Identified Costs
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Fraudulent claims representatives
- Legitimate VA-accredited representatives
- Accredited VA claims representatives
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Accredited VA claims representatives, Legitimate VA-accredited representatives
Positive-direction: Legitimate VA-accredited representatives
Negative-direction: Accredited VA claims representatives
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Official VA accreditation of agents, attorneys, and organizations to assist veterans with preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits
A mark registered with the USPTO that may be used to identify individuals who are recognized under Chapter 59 for assisting with VA claims
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