To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.

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Bill Number

HR 5648

Introduced

Jun 30, 2010

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Armed Forces and National Security Fraud offenses and financial crimes Legal fees and court costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

Provides criminal penalties against any person who solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives any fee or compensation from a veteran other than that currently permitted under law.

Actions

Jul 2, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 30, 2010

Referred to House Judiciary
Jun 30, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 30, 2010

Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Jun 30, 2010

Introduced in House

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