To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal 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.
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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, Criminal Justice, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
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:
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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, Criminal Justice, 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
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Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Tester, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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