S 2988
Veteran Pension Protection Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Veteran Pension Protection Act of 2019 aims to prevent financial exploitation of veterans receiving VA pensions. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a system for tracking and addressing complaints of exploitation, regularly assess trends, and improve training for staff. The bill also mandates updates to guidance for claims processors regarding questionable expenses, an evaluation of verifying direct deposit information, and an outreach plan to educate vulnerable veterans about potential scams.
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Primary sponsor
Jon Tester
Cosponsors
Kyrsten Sinema
Robert P., Jr. Casey
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