Veterans would get stronger protection from people charging illegal fees for benefit claims.
This bill would make it a crime again to charge veterans illegal fees for help with their VA claims. It would also set up new online tools and warnings to help veterans find approved helpers and report those who break the rules. Plus, it would stop automated calls to federal agencies. This aims to protect veterans from bad practices and ensure they get fair help.
Today, individuals might charge veterans unauthorized fees for help with benefit claims, and current laws may not fully deter this. Veterans might also struggle to find clear information on approved representatives or how to report issues. After this bill, charging unauthorized fees would lead to criminal penalties, including fines or up to one year in prison, plus a ban from helping veterans with claims for one to ten years. The VA would also provide new online tools, warnings, and a way for veterans to report unapproved assistance.
HR 9105 · 119th Congress · June 2, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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