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PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1822| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2023
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (42)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)John James (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2023 or the PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023 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 VA may not refuse to recognize an agent or attorney solely because the agent or attorney charges a fee for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim. Additionally, the bill addresses and establishes the circumstances under which fees may be charged for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim for VA benefits. Finally, the bill imposes criminal penalties on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for VA benefits. The commission or attempted commission of such offenses is punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1789
Introduced in Senate
  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1789
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1789: PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023
  • S 118-740: GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1139: GUARD VA Benefits Act

PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1822| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2023
Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2023 or the PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023 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 VA may not refuse to recognize an agent or attorney solely because the agent or attorney charges a fee for services rendered in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim. Additionally, the bill addresses and establishes the circumstances under which fees may be charged for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim for VA benefits. Finally, the bill imposes criminal penalties on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for VA benefits. The commission or attempted commission of such offenses is punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1789
Introduced in Senate
  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1789
    Introduced in Senate
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (42)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)John James (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1789: PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023
  • S 118-740: GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1139: GUARD VA Benefits Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted