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H.R. 1732119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 18, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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This bill makes it a federal crime again to charge veterans unauthorized fees for help filing VA benefits claims.
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This bill brings back a federal criminal penalty for charging veterans fees that are not allowed by law when helping them file VA benefits claims. Only accredited attorneys and claims agents are currently permitted to charge fees for this help. Anyone else who asks for or collects an unauthorized fee could face a federal fine.
Veterans who seek help filing benefits claims are most directly affected. Individuals and businesses that offer claims help without proper government accreditation are also affected.
Without this penalty in place, unauthorized people or companies can charge veterans fees for claims help without facing federal consequences. This bill restores that consequence under federal law.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee Hearings Held