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Summary
This act establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer position within the Department of Veterans Affairs to coordinate fraud prevention efforts for veterans. The officer will develop fraud prevention strategies, promote the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and website, train department employees on fraud inquiries, and monitor fraud metrics across the department. The position will coordinate with other federal agencies and veterans organizations to improve fraud prevention and direct veterans to appropriate resources. The officer's duties sunset on September 30, 2030. The act also extends a deadline for certain pension payments from January 31, 2033 to March 31, 2033.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA)
13 cosponsors
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI)
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL)
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] (R-FL)
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ)
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK)
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL)
- Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA)
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA)
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY)
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA)
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Ken Calvert’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $84,517
- LOCKHEED MARTIN $48,500
- L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES $34,000
- GENERAL DYNAMICS $27,100
- INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES $26,400
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Ken Calvert → · Outside spending →
Actions (16)
- Jan 26, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · senate
- Jan 20, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
- Jan 20, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938) · house
- Jan 20, 2026 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)
- Jan 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663. · house
- Jan 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939) · house
- Jan 20, 2026 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. · house
- Oct 21, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302. · house
- Oct 21, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-350. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged · house
- Jun 11, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held · house
- Mar 27, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. · house
- Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · house
- Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025” or the “VSAFE Act of 2025”.
SEC. 2. VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION OFFICER.
(a) In General.—Chapter 3 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: “Sec. 326. Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer
“(a) Establishment.—There is in the Department a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer, who shall—
“(1) be responsible for fraud and scam prevention, reporting, and incident response plans at the Department; and
“(2) serve as a central point of contact to direct veterans to resources to prevent and mitigate fraud and scams.
“(b) Responsibilities.—The Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer shall carry out the following responsibilities:
“(1) Providing comprehensive communication from the Secretary to employees of the Department and veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors during strategic and time- sensitive fraud and scam incidents.
“(2) Establishing consistent guidance across the enterprise for employees as well as veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors on how to identify, report, and avoid fraud and scam attempts.
“(3) Promoting the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and VSAFE.gov website of the Department (and any successor resources) and identifying other identity theft resources available to veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors, including with respect to actions made by the Secretary to protect the identities of veterans and their beneficiaries.
“(4) Developing methods to monitor fraud and scam metrics within the Department to—
“(A) provide internal and external reporting;
“(B) enable advanced data analytics; and
“(C) facilitate proactive and robust fraud and scam trend identification.
“(5) Developing comprehensive training plans for Department employees fielding fraud and scam inquiries and reports.
“(6) Coordinating with the Inspector General of the Department and other Federal departments and agencies, including the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Management and Budget, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, the Social Security Administration, and other relevant agencies to—
“(A) develop a whole-of-Government view within the Department to improve fraud prevention efforts within the Department;
“(B) identify the proper avenues for veterans to report fraud attempts and receive assistance; and
“(C) identify opportunities for coordination with such departments and agencies.
“(7) Consulting with veterans service organizations and State, local, and tribal governments, as necessary, to improve understanding of potential fraud and scam risks to veterans.
“(c) Full-Time Employees.—Nothing in this section authorizes an increase in the number of full-time employees otherwise authorized for the Department.
“(d) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Office of Inspector General of the Department as otherwise provided in this title or in chapter 4 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Inspector General Act of 1978).
“(e) Sunset.—The requirements and authorities of this section shall terminate on September 30, 2030.”.
(b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
“326. Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer.”.
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LIMITS ON PAYMENTS OF PENSION.
Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “January 31, 2033” and inserting “March 31, 2033”.
Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 2026.
Attest:
Clerk. 119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1663
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer, and for other purposes.
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