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US HB1663

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ken Calvert

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs responsible for fraud prevention, reporting, and incident response, serving as a central point of contact for veterans seeking fraud protection resources

  • Requires the Officer to provide communications during fraud incidents, establish guidance for identifying and reporting scams, promote the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and VSAFE.gov website, and develop fraud monitoring metrics and employee training plans

  • Mandates coordination with the VA Inspector General and other federal agencies including the IRS, DOJ, DOD, Social Security Administration, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to improve government-wide fraud prevention efforts

  • Specifies that the position does not authorize an increase in VA full-time employees and does not limit Inspector General authority; all requirements and authorities sunset on September 30, 2030

  • Extends certain limits on pension payments from January 31, 2033 to March 31, 2033

Legislative Description

Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025 VSAFE Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/26/2026
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations3/27/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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