George Whitesides (D-CA)
Veteran Scam Victims Foundation Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Veteran Scam Victims Foundation as a charitable and nonprofit corporation. The Foundation's primary goal is to prevent veterans and their beneficiaries from becoming victims of scams. It is authorized to encourage and administer private gifts to fund activities such as educating veterans about scams and supporting them after they have been victimized. The Foundation's board will include the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and several private citizens appointed by various government officials. While the Foundation can provide education and support, it is expressly prohibited from providing compensation for monetary losses.
Yes
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill creates a foundation dedicated to protecting veterans and their beneficiaries from scams through education and support.
- Scored +6
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill establishes a foundation to educate veterans on scam prevention and support them after they have been victimized.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Scam Prevention and Education: The Foundation is tasked with educating veterans and their beneficiaries to prevent them from falling victim to scams (Sec. 8401(c)(1)(B)).
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Victim Support: The Foundation is authorized to provide support to veterans and their beneficiaries once they have become victims of scams (Sec. 8401(c)(1)(B)).
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Fundraising for Veteran Benefits: The Foundation can accept and administer private gifts of property to support the activities of the Department and its efforts to protect veterans (Sec. 8401(c)(1)(A); Sec. 8403(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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No Financial Restitution: The bill explicitly states that the Foundation's purposes do not include providing compensation to veterans or their beneficiaries for monetary losses resulting from scams (Sec. 8401(c)(2)).
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Limitation on Liability: The United States government is not held liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation (Sec. 8409).
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 creates a foundation dedicated to protecting veterans and their beneficiaries from scams through education and support.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill establishes a foundation to educate veterans on scam prevention and support them after they have been victimized.
- 6/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana