Senate Bill 1718
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1718
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019
This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs benefits or filing a claim for such benefits.
June 5, 2019
06/05/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/05/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:25 AM