HearingCompleted

Legislative Hearing on: Discussion Draft, Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act; Discussion Draft, Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2025; and Discussion Draft: To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for certain fee agreements for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of initial claims and supplemental claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Mar 5, 20253:15 PM360, Cannon House Office Building

Witnesses · 7

1

The Honorable Jack Bergman

Member of Congress

2

Mr. Josh Smith

Chief Executive Officer, Veteran Benefits Guide

3

Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" Taylor

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting

4

The Honorable Chris Pappas

Member of Congress

5

Mr. Peter O'Rourke

President, National Association for Veterans Rights

6

Ms. Diane Boyd Rauber

Executive Director, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

7

Mr. Pat Murray

Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars