Federal · 119th Congress
GUARD VA Benefits Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act
This bill imposes fines on individuals for soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine.
Sponsor
Cosponsors137
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Gabe AmoDU.S. Representative · 1st District · RI
Jake AuchinclossDU.S. Representative · 4th District · MA
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Troy A. CarterDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · LA
Greg CasarDU.S. Representative · 35th District · TX
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL
Emanuel CleaverDU.S. Representative · 5th District · MO
Steve CohenDU.S. Representative · 9th District · TN
Gerald E. ConnollyDU.S. Representative · 11th District · VA
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Diana DeGetteDU.S. Representative · 1st District · CO12 of 137
Other titles3
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate 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.Official Title as Introduced
GUARD VA Benefits ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history6
Mar 18, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Hearings Held
Mar 18, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Mar 27, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 27, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 27, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 27, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House