SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026 aims to protect veterans from fraud and exploitation by unauthorized agents and attorneys.
The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026 seeks to protect veterans from fraud and exploitation by unauthorized agents and attorneys. It mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs include specific questions on claim forms about fees charged for assistance and provide warnings on its websites about potential fees and the risks of sharing login credentials. The bill also reinstates criminal penalties for unauthorized fee collection, establishes a recognition system for accredited agents and attorneys, and requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify claimants of available assistance from.
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