Senate Bill 1198
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1198
Congress
115
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
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to work with federal agencies, states, and experts to develop and implement federal and state standards that protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension for a non-service-connected disability or death or for service on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices.
The Government Accountability Office must: (1) report standards that would be effective in protecting such individuals if the VA fails to submit such standards as required, and (2) complete a study on standards implemented under this bill.
May 22, 2017
05/22/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/22/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:25 PM