S. 2678 · 117th Congress · Senate

Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced
Aug 9, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021

This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts (e.g., charging certain fees) in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or filing a claim for such benefits.

Additionally, the VA is authorized to prescribe limitations and restrictions on the types and timing of for-profit business transactions which may be entered into by an agent or attorney who is representing a claimant for VA benefits.

Action Timeline

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  1. AUG 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. AUG 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Aug 9, 2021

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