A Republican bill with 13 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It proposes the establishment of a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This officer would be responsible for preventing, reporting, and responding to fraud and scams. The role also includes acting as a central contact to direct veterans to helpful resources. Additionally, the act extends certain limits on payments of pension.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The act establishes a specialized officer to combat fraud, provide guidance, and coordinate resources for veterans.
- Scored +6
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill establishes a specialized officer to prevent fraud and provide resources to protect veterans from scams.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill protects against identity theft and fraud through a dedicated officer and specialized resources.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Fraud Prevention and Mitigation: The creation of a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer would establish responsibility for fraud and scam prevention, reporting, and incident response plans (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Centralized Resources: The officer would serve as a central point of contact to direct veterans to resources intended to prevent and mitigate fraud and scams (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Communication and Guidance: The role involves providing comprehensive communication during time-sensitive incidents and establishing consistent guidance for veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors on how to identify, report, and avoid fraud (Section 2(b)(1) and Section 2(b)(2)).
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Access to Identity Theft Resources: The officer is tasked with promoting the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and VSAFE.gov website, while identifying other identity theft resources available to veterans and their beneficiaries (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Proactive Trend Identification: The officer will develop methods to monitor fraud and scam metrics to enable advanced data analytics and facilitate proactive identification of fraud trends (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Inter-Agency Coordination: The position involves coordinating with various Federal departments and agencies to improve fraud prevention efforts and identify proper avenues for veterans to report fraud and receive assistance (Section 2(b)(6)).
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Community Consultation: The officer is directed to consult with veterans service organizations and State, local, and tribal governments to improve the understanding of fraud and scam risks (Section 2(b)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time-Limited Authority: The requirements and authorities of the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer are set to terminate on September 30, 2030 (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The act establishes a specialized officer to combat fraud, provide guidance, and coordinate resources for veterans. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides enhanced protections against identity theft and financial scams through dedicated agency resources. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill protects against identity theft and fraud through a dedicated officer and specialized resources. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill offers more robust protections against scams that target vulnerable populations.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill establishes a specialized officer to prevent fraud and provide resources to protect veterans from scams.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The creation of a fraud monitoring and reporting system increases the Department's ability to track and disclose scam trends.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides better protection against fraud and scams that could deplete the financial resources of veterans.
- 1/26/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1/20/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939)
- Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/21/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-350.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 4/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Tom ColeRepublican · Oklahoma
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Mario Diaz-BalartRepublican · Florida
Vince FongRepublican · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
David ValadaoRepublican · California
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia