HR 5966
Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, addresses a situation where veterans’ benefits are misused by fiduciaries and then paid out to the veteran who has since died. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to repay these benefits to the veteran’s estate, a successor fiduciary, or a court-appointed heir if the veteran passes away before receiving the funds. The bill clarifies the process for distributing these reissued benefits to ensure they reach the rightful recipients. It aims to prevent further misuse and provide compensation to veterans’ families.
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Primary sponsor
David J. Trone
Cosponsors
Alexander X. Mooney
Fred Keller
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