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Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2678| Senate 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021 This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts (e.g., charging certain fees) in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or filing a claim for such benefits. Additionally, the VA is authorized to prescribe limitations and restrictions on the types and timing of for-profit business transactions which may be entered into by an agent or attorney who is representing a claimant for VA benefits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1718
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019
Aug 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1718
    Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019


  • August 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2678| Senate 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2021 This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts (e.g., charging certain fees) in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or filing a claim for such benefits. Additionally, the VA is authorized to prescribe limitations and restrictions on the types and timing of for-profit business transactions which may be entered into by an agent or attorney who is representing a claimant for VA benefits.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1718
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019
Aug 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1718
    Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019


  • August 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted