ATTORNEY FEES IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PROCEEDINGS.

SEC. 303. ATTORNEY FEES IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PROCEEDINGS. (a) In General.—Section 5904(c) is amended— (1) By striking out “In” at the beginning of paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “Except as provided in paragraph (3), in”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(3) A reasonable fee may be charged or paid in connection with any proceeding before the Department in a case arising out of a loan made, guaranteed, or insured under chapter 37 of this title. A person who charges a fee under this paragraph shall enter into a written agreement with the person represented and shall file a copy of the fee agreement with the Secretary at such time, and in such manner, as may be specified by the Secretary.”. (b) Effective Date—Paragraph (3) of section 5904(c) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to services of agents and attorneys provided after the date of the enactment of this Act.