To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the review of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires clarification of preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5901 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by inserting (a), requires agents and attorneys in claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs: recognition; suspension Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)—, and creates fees allowable for representation of veterans for claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 3, is further amended—. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and product standards. The main policy areas are Veterans, Environment, Veterans Affairs, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, 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, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires clarification of preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5901 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by inserting (a)...
- Requires agents and attorneys in claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs: recognition; suspension Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)—...
- Creates fees allowable for representation of veterans for claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 3, is further amended—...
- Requires reinstatement of penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires clarification of preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5901 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by inserting (a), requires agents and attorneys in claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs: recognition; suspension Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)—, and creates fees allowable for representation of veterans for claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 3, is further amended—.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Environment, Veterans Affairs, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires clarification of preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5901 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by inserting (a), requires agents and attorneys in claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs: recognition; suspension Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1) of subsection (a)—, and creates fees allowable for representation of veterans for claims under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 5904 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 3, is further amended—.
Policy Domains
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
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Jack Bergman
R-MI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Bergman (for himself and Ms. Mace) introduced the following …
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