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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal 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.

USA117th CongressS-5274| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds of any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered. The bill also establishes certain penalties for (1) a person who solicits, contracts, charges, receives, or attempts such actions with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a veterans benefits claim; and (2) any legal representative who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with certain tort claims or certain claims related to Camp Lejeune.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S7254-7259)
  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S7254-7259)

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal 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.

USA117th CongressS-5274| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds of any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered. The bill also establishes certain penalties for (1) a person who solicits, contracts, charges, receives, or attempts such actions with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a veterans benefits claim; and (2) any legal representative who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with certain tort claims or certain claims related to Camp Lejeune.
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Timeline
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S7254-7259)
  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S7254-7259)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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