118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2971Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Apr 27, 2023
Last action Jul 23, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 27, 2023
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Referred
Sep 11, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited person (i.e., a veterans service organization, attorney, or agent recognized by the VA) provide (1) notice that an accredited person may assist the claimant, (2) notice that a veterans service organization may represent the claimant for free, (3) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited person to assist in the filing of claims, and (4) information on how and where to report a person who is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim. In its web portal, the VA must provide a warning regarding fees an...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 7 actions
Jul 23, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 10, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Sep 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.