119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 27, 2025
GUARD VA Benefits Act
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Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee Hearings Held
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Feb 27, 2025)
Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act
This bill imposes fines on individuals for soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Committee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Civil actions and liability · Fraud offenses and financial crimes · User charges and fees · Veterans' pensions and compensation
LD-2 reports whose issue descriptions explicitly cite this bill (bill type and number validated against Congress.gov records). A citation does not establish the client's position or any contact with a member.
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84 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 23, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$1,070,863
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 740: Veterans ACCESS Act of 2025 H.R. 1404: CHAMPVA Childrens Care Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 1685: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 H.R. 1732: GUARD VA Benefits Act H.R. 2055: Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 H.R. 2102: Major Richard Star Act H.R. 2148: Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, an…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$67,000
Spent on own lobbying
Bills related to accreditation/unaccredited claims consultants to include H.R. 1732, H.R. 1656, and H.R. 3132, S. 4646 Other VA issues related to claims and appeals adjudication, to include H.R. 659, 1039, 1286, 1578, 1741, 2137, 2055, 2201, 3…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to veterans' claims benefits processing, including H.R. 1732 - GUARD VA Benefits Act, H.R. 1656 - PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025, and H.R. 3132 - CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…025. H.R. 1702 JUDGES Act of 2025. H.R. 1929 JUDGES Act of 2025. H.R. 1526 No Rogue Rulings Act. General lobbying as to restrictions on nationwide injunctions. H.R. 1732 Guard VA Benefits Act. General lobbying on veteran benefits. General lobbying on private equity and veterans' healthcare. General lobbying as to judicial forum…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Torts
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1732 Guard VA Benefits Act General lobbying with regard to private equity ownership of nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor Veterans' benefits claims issues. H.R.1732 - GUARD VA Benefits Act. H.R.3132 - CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025. S.4646 - SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026. H.R. 9237 - Take Care of America's Veterans Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$1,520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…(CMS-4208-F) Final Guidance for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program guidance for initial price applicability year 2028 CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative H.R. 1732, GUARD VA Benefits Act H.R. 5454/S. 2789, Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4208-F3/CMS-4212-F…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$105,716
Spent on own lobbying
…terans Claims Education Act of 2025 H.R. 1663, the VSAFE Act of 2025 H.R. 1644, the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act H.R. 1685, the Justice for ALS Veterans Act H.R. 1732, the GUARD VA Benefits Act H.R. 1733, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act H.R. 1741, the Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2025 H.R. 1793, the Vete…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
JOSHCO GROUP, LLC D/B/A VETERAN BENEFITS GUIDE · lobbying firm or registrant: BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$110,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Advocacy related to legislative issues regarding veterans benefits Issues related to H.R. 1656 PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023 Issues related to H.R. 1732 GUARD VA Benefits Act Issues related to H.R.3132 Choice For Veterans Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS · lobbying firm or registrant: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$164,754
Spent on own lobbying
…. 1344, H.R. 136, H.R. 1364, H.R. 1391, H.R. 1400, H.R. 1411, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1458, H.R. 149, H.R. 1527, H.R. 1578, H.R. 1644, H.R. 1646, H.R. 1663, H.R. 1685, H.R. 1732, H.R. 1733, H.R. 1741, H.R. 1746, H.R. 1793, H.R. 1803, H.R. 1815, H.R. 1823, H.R. 1860, H.R. 1884, H.R. 1912, H.R. 1937, H.R. 1947, H.R. 1957, H.R. 1960, H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP OBO VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VALIANT STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 10, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to veterans' claims benefits processing, including H.R.1732, GUARD VA Benefits Act, H.R.1656, PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025, and H.R.3132, CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 7, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$630,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to H.R. 1656 - PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025; Issues related to H.R. 1732 - GUARD VA Benefits Act; Issues related to H.R. 3132 - CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025; Issues related to H.R. 9105/S. 4646 - SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS · lobbying firm or registrant: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · amended · posted Sep 25, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$141,405
Spent on own lobbying
…. 136, H.R. 1364, H.R. 1391, H.R. 1400, H.R. 1404, H.R. 1411, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1458, H.R. 149, H.R. 1527, H.R. 1578, H.R. 1644, H.R. 1646, H.R. 1663, H.R. 1685, H.R. 1732, H.R. 1733, H.R. 1741, H.R. 1793, H.R. 1803, H.R. 1815, H.R. 1823, H.R. 1845, H.R. 1860, H.R. 1884, H.R. 1912, H.R. 1937, H.R. 1947, H.R. 1957, H.R. 1960, H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 5, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.1971 - Veterans Safety, H.R.1987 - Veteran Safety,H.R.1732 - Veterans Right, H.R.1969 - Veterans Mental Health, H.R.1970 - Veterans Health,HR 2102/S. 1032 - Veterans benefits,H.R. 980 - Vet Education, H.R. 1960 - Vet B…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS · lobbying firm or registrant: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$149,180
Spent on own lobbying
…. 1344, H.R. 136, H.R. 1364, H.R. 1391, H.R. 1400, H.R. 1411, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1458, H.R. 149, H.R. 1527, H.R. 1578, H.R. 1644, H.R. 1646, H.R. 1663, H.R. 1685, H.R. 1732, H.R. 1733, H.R. 1741, H.R. 1746, H.R. 1793, H.R. 1803, H.R. 1815, H.R. 1823, H.R. 1860, H.R. 1884, H.R. 1912, H.R. 1937, H.R. 1947, H.R. 1957, H.R. 1960, H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HUMANA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HUMANA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$440,000
Spent on own lobbying
…(CMS-4208-F) Final Guidance for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program guidance for initial price applicability year 2028 CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative H.R. 1732, GUARD VA Benefits Act H.R. 5454/S. 2789, Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1828…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$854,387
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 740: Veterans ACCESS Act of 2025 H.R. 1404: CHAMPVA Childrens Care Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 1685: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 H.R. 1732: GUARD VA Benefits Act H.R. 2055: Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 H.R. 2102: Major Richard Star Act H.R. 2148: Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, an…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$1,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act of 2025. H.R. 1526 No Rogue Rulings Act. General lobbying as to restrictions on nationwide injunctions. General lobbying as to payment of attorney's fees. H.R. 1732 Guard VA Benefits Act. General lobbying on veteran benefits. General lobbying on private equity and veterans' healthcare. General lobbying as to judicial forum…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Torts
$1,840,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1732 Guard VA Benefits Act General lobbying with regard to private equity ownership of nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to veterans' claims benefits processing, including H.R. 1732 - GUARD VA Benefits Act, H.R. 1656 - PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025, and H.R. 3132 - CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$67,000
Spent on own lobbying
Bills related to accreditation/unaccredited claims consultants to include H.R. 1732, H.R. 1656, and H.R. 3132, S. 4646 Other VA issues related to claims and appeals adjudication, to include H.R. 659, 1039, 1286, 1578, 1741, 2137, 2055, 2201, 3…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$112,137
Spent on own lobbying
…terans Claims Education Act of 2025 H.R. 1663, the VSAFE Act of 2025 H.R. 1644, the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act H.R. 1685, the Justice for ALS Veterans Act H.R. 1732, the GUARD VA Benefits Act H.R. 1733, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act H.R. 1741, the Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2025 H.R. 1793, the Vete…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP OBO VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VALIANT STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to veterans' claims benefits processing, including H.R.1732, GUARD VA Benefits Act, H.R.1656, PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025, and H.R.3132, CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Veterans' benefits claims policy. H.R.1732 - GUARD VA Benefits Act. H.R.3132 - CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025. S.4646 - SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
JOSHCO GROUP, LLC D/B/A VETERAN BENEFITS GUIDE · lobbying firm or registrant: BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$110,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Advocacy related to legislative issues regarding veterans benefits Issues related to H.R. 1656 PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023 Issues related to H.R. 1732 GUARD VA Benefits Act Issues related to H.R.3132 Choice For Veterans Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing