; (2) by inserting (a) Withholding of benefits.— before Whoever ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Charging of unauthorized fees Except as provided in sections 5904 or 1984 of this title, whoever directly or indirectly solicits, contracts for, charges, or receives, or attempts to solicit, contract for, charge, or receive, any fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 59 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 5905 and inserting the following new item: 5905. Penalties for certain acts. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.