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VSAFE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2501| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John Boozman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a dedicated Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This officer will be responsible for leading fraud and scam prevention, reporting, and incident response plans across the Department. The role also involves serving as a central point of contact to direct veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors to essential resources for preventing and mitigating fraud and scams. Key responsibilities of the VSAFE Officer include providing comprehensive communication during fraud incidents, establishing consistent guidance on identifying and avoiding scams, and promoting the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and website. The officer will also develop methods to monitor fraud metrics, facilitate trend identification, and coordinate extensively with the VA Inspector General and other federal agencies like the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to enhance prevention efforts. Furthermore, the bill extends the sunset date for certain limits on the payment of VA pensions from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2032.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1663
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1663
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2683: VSAFE Act of 2025

VSAFE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2501| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This bill establishes a dedicated Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This officer will be responsible for leading fraud and scam prevention, reporting, and incident response plans across the Department. The role also involves serving as a central point of contact to direct veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors to essential resources for preventing and mitigating fraud and scams. Key responsibilities of the VSAFE Officer include providing comprehensive communication during fraud incidents, establishing consistent guidance on identifying and avoiding scams, and promoting the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and website. The officer will also develop methods to monitor fraud metrics, facilitate trend identification, and coordinate extensively with the VA Inspector General and other federal agencies like the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to enhance prevention efforts. Furthermore, the bill extends the sunset date for certain limits on the payment of VA pensions from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2032.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1663
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1663
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John Boozman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2683: VSAFE Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted