Restore criminal penalties for individuals who charge illegal fees to help veterans file disability claims.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with GUARD VA Benefits Act?
The GUARD VA Benefits Act is stalled in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the House Committee on the Judiciary following a hearing on March 17, 2026. Committee leaders must decide whether to advance the bill for a vote, but most legislation fails to move past this stage in the process. This effort has seen no recorded action since March 17, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by GUARD VA Benefits Act (H.R. 1732 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2026
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1139 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1139 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chris Pappas (D-NH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.