; and (2) in a manner that is consistent with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct of the American Bar Association. . (2) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to acts committed after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Biennial review of recognition of agents and attorneys (1) In general Not less frequently than once every two years, the General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on activities under section 5904 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Contents of reports Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include, for the period covered by the report, the following: (A) A discussion of the rates generally charged for services covered by section 5904 of title 38, United States Code. (B) A discussion of the requests made by claimants under subsection (c)(3)(A) of such section. (C) A discussion of the fees reduced under such subsection. (D) The number of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary that were prepared, presented, or prosecuted by an individual acting as an agent or attorney who did so while not recognized under such section. (3) Termination The requirement to submit a report under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is seven years after the date of the enactment of this Act. IV Other Matters 401. Medal of Honor special pension for surviving spouses (a) Codification of current rate of special pension Subsection (a) of section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,000 and inserting $1,388.68 . (b) Special pension for surviving spouses (1) Surviving spouse benefit Such subsection is further amended— (A) by inserting (1) after (a)