To reinstate criminal 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.

Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH)10 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 2, 2026

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Introduced

Jun 2

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House committee

Jun 2

House floor

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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

Sponsor

Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

D-NH-1

Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats, 2 Republicans (of 10 shown).

Activity timeline

Jun 2

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 2

Introduced in House

Jun 2

Introduced in House

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Jun 2

HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 2

Introduced in House

Jun 2

Introduced in House