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Legislative Hearing on: Discussion Draft, Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act; Discussion Draft, Preserving Lawful Utili... Show more

Date & Time: March 05, 2025
Location: Cannon House Office Building, Room 360
Chamber: House
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
Status: Scheduled
Congress: 119

Video

Witnesses (7)

The Honorable Jack Bergman
Member of Congress
Mr. Josh Smith
Chief Executive Officer
·
Veteran Benefits Guide
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" Taylor
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
·
Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
The Honorable Chris Pappas
Member of Congress
Mr. Peter O'Rourke
President
·
National Association for Veterans Rights
Ms. Diane Boyd Rauber
Executive Director
·
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement
Mr. Pat Murray
Director, National Legislative Service
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Biography
Statement
Truth Statement

Documents

Official Transcripts

Final Printed Hearing

Supporting Materials

Witness List
Hearing Notice
Statement for the Record - The American Legion
H.R. 1732 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes (Rep. Pappas)
H.R. 1656 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit certain fee agreements between claimants and agents or attorneys for the preparations, presentation, or prosecution of initial claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes (Rep. Bergman)
Statement for the Record - Disabled American Veterans
Statement for the Record - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Statement for the Record - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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

Additional Information

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