HR 9105 United States House · 119th Congress

SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026

The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026 strengthens protections for veterans by imposing stricter penalties on individuals who charge unauthorized fees for helping with benefits claims and requiring that only accredited representatives or those under their supervision provide such assistance. Key provisions include creating an online searchable list of recognized and suspended agents, mandating warnings on Department websites about potential predatory practices, and adding questions to claim forms to identify anyone who charged fees for coaching or filing assistance. The bill also updates federal laws to prohibit the use of automated telephone equipment for making repeated calls to federal agencies and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a more accessible digital system for recognizing representatives and processing complaints. Additionally, the Department must conduct a review of its current regulations regarding representation and report its findings to Congress within 180 days of the law's enactment.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2026

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Introduced Jun 2, 2026 Last action Jun 23, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Jun 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 2, 2026

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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors