118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1789 — PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023

“A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the review of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Jun 1, 2023

Last action Jun 1, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Jun 1, 2023

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Referred

Jun 1, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

Step 3

Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to agents and attorneys who represent veterans in Department of Affairs (VA) benefit claims. The VA must determine whether to recognize an individual as an agent or attorney for purposes of VA benefit claims within 90 days of receiving an application from such an individual. If the VA cannot verify whether the agent or attorney meets its qualifications and standards before the end of the 90 days, the VA must recognize the agent or attorney. If the VA determines after the 90-day period that such an agent or attorney does not meet the VA's qualifications and standards, the VA may suspend the individual without regard to notice and hearing procedures. The...

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 1, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Jun 1, 2023

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