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Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2971| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2024
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited person (i.e., a veterans service organization, attorney, or agent recognized by the VA) provide (1) notice that an accredited person may assist the claimant, (2) notice that a veterans service organization may represent the claimant for free, (3) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited person to assist in the filing of claims, and (4) information on how and where to report a person who is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim. In its web portal, the VA must provide a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge for assistance in filing benefits claims. (Under current law, fees are generally prohibited for filing an initial claim.)
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9017
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sep 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 10, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 23, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5325
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9017
    Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022


  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • September 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • July 10, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 23, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 23, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5325
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Digital mediaLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2971| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2024
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited person (i.e., a veterans service organization, attorney, or agent recognized by the VA) provide (1) notice that an accredited person may assist the claimant, (2) notice that a veterans service organization may represent the claimant for free, (3) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited person to assist in the filing of claims, and (4) information on how and where to report a person who is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim. In its web portal, the VA must provide a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge for assistance in filing benefits claims. (Under current law, fees are generally prohibited for filing an initial claim.)
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9017
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sep 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 10, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 23, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5325
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9017
    Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022


  • April 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • September 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • July 10, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 23, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 23, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5325
    Introduced in Senate
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Digital mediaLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation