Bill · H.R. 1746· House(119-HR-1746)
SAVE Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Stanton
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SAVE Act aims to improve how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs recognizes agents, attorneys, and organizations that help veterans with benefit claims. It requires the Secretary to include detailed information in an annual report to Congress regarding training, data collection, and the processing of recognition applications. The bill also mandates the creation of a specific certification mark to identify recognized individuals. This mark must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Additionally, the bill establishes civil penalties for those who use the mark fraudulently. Finally, it requires the Secretary to ensure the VA Accreditation Search Database remains accurate through regular updates.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill protects veterans by establishing a certification mark to identify legitimate representatives and requiring the VA to ensure these representatives are competent and of good character.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates annual reports to Congress containing detailed information on the training, verification, and processing of accreditation for those assisting veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill enhances the administration of veteran benefits by improving the accuracy of the accreditation database and establishing a certification mark to verify the competence of those assisting claimants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary must provide detailed annual reports to Congress covering training requirements, data collection methods, and the frequency of updates to the accreditation database (Section 5907). This provides oversight on how individuals are recognized to assist veterans.
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Verification of Competency: The bill requires the Secretary to identify resources needed to ensure that recognized individuals are of good moral character, in good repute, and competent to assist claimants (Section 5907, subsection (10)).
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Protection against Fraud: The establishment of a specific certification mark helps identify truly recognized individuals, and the law provides for fines or imprisonment for those who use the mark fraudulently to induce the belief they are recognized (Section 5908).
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Improved Database Accuracy: The Secretary is required to provide notices to recognized individuals to update their contact information and must ensure the VA Accreditation Search Database is updated accordingly (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Penalties for Misuse of Marks: Individuals who use the established certification mark for the fraudulent purpose of inducing belief that they are recognized face fines or imprisonment (Section 5908).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona