Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 27, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Sep 11, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
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...
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.