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House bill · H.R. 9105 (119th Congress)

SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 23, 2026

Sponsor: Chris Pappas (U.S. Representative, NH-1, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend federal veterans law to make it a crime, punishable by a fine, up to one year in prison, or both, to charge or receive fees for preparing or presenting a claim for VA benefits outside the circumstances existing law allows, and would bar those convicted from being recognized as an agent or attorney in such claims.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.

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Cosponsors

12

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic10
  • Republican2

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Full history

  1. Jun 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Jun 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  3. Jun 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  4. Jun 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  5. Jun 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

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  1. Jun 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    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.

  2. Jun 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    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.

  3. Jun 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    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.

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