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Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act

USA119th CongressHR-5723| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs undertake specific actions to identify and report instances of fraudulent activity concerning disability benefit questionnaire forms submitted to the Department, irrespective of their origin. These actions include establishing a clear process for individuals processing benefit claims to identify and report suspected fraud to appropriate investigatory bodies, such as the Office of the Inspector General. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to implement a recurring audit of all submitted disability benefit questionnaire forms. It also stipulates that individuals who submit forms or claims suspected of containing fraudulent information must be informed of this suspicion. The legislation grants the Department's Inspector General expanded authority to investigate identified fraudulent activity. While generally prohibiting the Secretary from reopening or changing final benefit decisions based on these investigations, an exception is made if an individual is convicted of a crime related to the fraudulent submission. Finally, the Secretary must submit an annual report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs regarding the administration of these provisions.
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Timeline
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 30, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • October 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 30, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act

USA119th CongressHR-5723| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs undertake specific actions to identify and report instances of fraudulent activity concerning disability benefit questionnaire forms submitted to the Department, irrespective of their origin. These actions include establishing a clear process for individuals processing benefit claims to identify and report suspected fraud to appropriate investigatory bodies, such as the Office of the Inspector General. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to implement a recurring audit of all submitted disability benefit questionnaire forms. It also stipulates that individuals who submit forms or claims suspected of containing fraudulent information must be informed of this suspicion. The legislation grants the Department's Inspector General expanded authority to investigate identified fraudulent activity. While generally prohibiting the Secretary from reopening or changing final benefit decisions based on these investigations, an exception is made if an individual is convicted of a crime related to the fraudulent submission. Finally, the Secretary must submit an annual report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs regarding the administration of these provisions.
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Timeline
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 30, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • October 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 30, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted