HR 1822 United States House · 118th Congress

PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023

The PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023 clarifies and updates rules for veterans' benefit claims under the Department of Veterans Affairs. It sets a $12,500 annual fee cap (adjusted for inflation) for agents or attorneys representing veterans, prohibits charging fees for medical exams, and prohibits unauthorized fees with penalties including fines or up to one year in prison. The bill directly affects veterans seeking benefits, their legal representatives, and the VA by standardizing fee agreements, requiring VA reports on agent/attorney suspensions, and ensuring veterans can access free services from VA-recognized organizations. Key provisions include banning fees for medical reports and requiring clear fee disclosures to veterans.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

President

Introduced Mar 28, 2023 Last action Apr 14, 2023

Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 14, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

lower

Mar 28, 2023

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

lower

Mar 28, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 41 co-sponsors