A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "FRAUD Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement an information technology system to detect fraud, waste, and abuse. This system is intended to analyze claims from health care entities providing hospital, medical, or extended care services. The system will use functions like continuous monitoring, real-time data analysis, and machine learning to identify fraudulent patterns. The Secretary is required to report on the system's effectiveness and estimated savings to Congress. Additionally, the bill extends certain limits on the payment of pensions.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill protects veteran healthcare funds and extends certain pension limits.
- Scored +5
Does this help veterans get medical care?
By detecting fraud and waste, the bill helps protect and optimize the healthcare resources available to veterans.
- Scored +4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Implementing fraud detection systems increases the fiscal responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Detection of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: The Secretary is directed to use an information technology system to analyze and reanalyze claims to detect fraudulent activity (Section 2(a)).
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Improved Detection Capabilities: The system will utilize continuous monitoring, historical and real-time data analysis, and machine learning to identify and predict fraudulent claims (Section 2(b)).
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Cost Reduction: The system aims to identify the overuse of services or other practices that create unnecessary costs to the Department (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary must submit reports to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs regarding the effectiveness of these systems and estimated savings (Section 2(d)).
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Extended Pension Limits: The bill extends certain limits on the payment of pensions until January 30, 2034 (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 bill protects veteran healthcare funds and extends certain pension limits. Would retired people be better off under this? — The extension of pension limits provides continued financial security for retired veterans.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Implementing fraud detection systems increases the fiscal responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill aims to reduce unnecessary costs through the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill secures veteran benefits by preventing the diversion of funds through fraud. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The use of new IT systems and machine learning enhances the technological defense of VA data and processes.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — By detecting fraud and waste, the bill helps protect and optimize the healthcare resources available to veterans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires regular reporting to Congress regarding the effectiveness of fraud detection. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases the oversight and technological capabilities of a federal agency.
- 10/21/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-348.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.
- 9/17/2025
- 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 the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- 6/11/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 5/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida