Veterans Benefits and Pensions Protection Act of 2002

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Bill Number

S 2003

Introduced

Mar 8, 2002

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1708)

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Commerce Contracts Crime and Law Enforcement Disabled Families Fines (Penalties) Government Operations and Politics Government publicity Labor and Employment Law Survivors' benefits Veterans' benefits Veterans' disability compensation Veterans' pensions

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Summary

Veterans Benefits and Pensions Protection Act of 2002 - Includes as a prohibited assignment of veterans' benefits any agreement entered into by a beneficiary under which another person acquires for consideration the right to receive any compensation, pension, or dependency and indemnity compensation of such beneficiary. Provides criminal penalties for violations.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an outreach program to inform veterans and other potential recipients of such compensation or pension of the prohibition against the assignment of such benefits, including information on various schemes to evade the prohibition and means of avoiding such schemes.

Actions

Mar 8, 2002

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1708)
Mar 8, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1707)
Mar 8, 2002

Introduced in Senate

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