title 38, United States Code. 307. Penalties for representing veterans as agents and attorneys without recognition by Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Penalties (1) In general Section 5905 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 5905. Penalty for certain acts (a) In general Whoever commits any of the following acts shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: (1) Undertakes or attempts to undertake any work in furtherance of the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary— (A) without recognition by the Secretary under sections 5902 through 5904 of this title