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S.1847: Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Nov. 10, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2011 - Provides criminal penalties against any person who solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives any fee or compensation from a veteran, other than that currently permitted under law, for: (1) advice on how to file a benefits claim; or (2) the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim before the date on which a notice of disagreement is filed in a proceeding on the claim.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Nov. 10, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |