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VSAFE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1663| House 
| Updated: 1/26/2026
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to combat fraud and scams targeting veterans. The officer will serve as a central point of contact, responsible for developing and implementing strategies for fraud prevention, reporting, and incident response across the Department. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive communication to VA employees and veterans regarding scam incidents, establishing consistent guidance on identifying and avoiding fraud attempts, and promoting resources like the VSAFE Fraud Hotline. The officer will also develop methods to monitor fraud metrics, enabling advanced data analytics and proactive identification of scam trends. Furthermore, the officer is tasked with coordinating extensively with the VA Inspector General and numerous other federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to foster a "whole-of-Government view" on fraud prevention. This coordination aims to identify proper reporting avenues for veterans and opportunities for interagency collaboration, alongside consulting with veterans service organizations and state, local, and tribal governments. The bill also extends certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2032.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6452
VSAFE Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2501
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.
Oct 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-350.
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939)
Jan 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.
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
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938)
Jan 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6452
    VSAFE Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2501
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.


  • October 21, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-350.


  • January 20, 2026
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939)


  • January 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.


  • January 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)


  • January 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938)


  • January 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 26, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesHousing finance and home ownershipVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation

VSAFE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1663| House 
| Updated: 1/26/2026
This legislation establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to combat fraud and scams targeting veterans. The officer will serve as a central point of contact, responsible for developing and implementing strategies for fraud prevention, reporting, and incident response across the Department. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive communication to VA employees and veterans regarding scam incidents, establishing consistent guidance on identifying and avoiding fraud attempts, and promoting resources like the VSAFE Fraud Hotline. The officer will also develop methods to monitor fraud metrics, enabling advanced data analytics and proactive identification of scam trends. Furthermore, the officer is tasked with coordinating extensively with the VA Inspector General and numerous other federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to foster a "whole-of-Government view" on fraud prevention. This coordination aims to identify proper reporting avenues for veterans and opportunities for interagency collaboration, alongside consulting with veterans service organizations and state, local, and tribal governments. The bill also extends certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2032.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6452
VSAFE Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2501
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.
Oct 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-350.
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939)
Jan 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.
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
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938)
Jan 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6452
    VSAFE Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2501
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.


  • October 21, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-350.


  • January 20, 2026
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939)


  • January 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.


  • January 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)


  • January 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H937-938)


  • January 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 26, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesHousing finance and home ownershipVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation