HR 1732 119th Congress House In Committee

GUARD VA Benefits Act

Latest action: Committee Hearings Held · Mar 18, 2026

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Legislative Summary

Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act This bill imposes fines on individuals for soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Independent · NH

Cosponsors (134)

Rep. Fitzpatrick Rep. Van Drew Rep. Thompson Rep. Ramirez Rep. Golden Rep. Connolly Rep. Bacon Rep. McGarvey Rep. Pingree Rep. Kelly+124 more

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