Bills · HR 1663
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1663Fraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' pensions and compensation
VSAFE Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION JAN 26
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because scams targeting veterans are a significant and growing problem, often exploiting their trust or unique financial situations. If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated and centralized effort within the VA to actively combat these scams, making it easier for veterans to get help and information, and hopefully reducing the number of people who fall victim to fraud. This could save veterans from significant financial losses and emotional distress.
Without this law, efforts to protect veterans from scams might remain fragmented across different departments or rely on less coordinated initiatives, potentially leaving veterans more vulnerable. By creating a specific officer and coordinating body, the bill aims to proactively protect the financial well-being and security of those who have served our country and their loved ones, providing a more robust shield against those who seek to defraud them.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer (VSAFE Officer) within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This creates a dedicated, central position focused solely on protecting veterans from scams, aiming for a more coordinated and effective response.
PROVISION 02
Tasks the VSAFE Officer with developing fraud prevention plans, providing communication, establishing guidance, and promoting resources like a hotline and website for veterans and VA employees.
These responsibilities aim to equip veterans and VA employees with the knowledge and tools to identify, report, and avoid scams.
PROVISION 03
Requires the VSAFE Officer to coordinate with various federal agencies (e.g., DOJ, IRS, CFPB) and veterans service organizations.
This ensures a comprehensive, 'whole-of-government' approach to combating veteran fraud, leveraging expertise from multiple entities.
PROVISION 04
Includes a sunset provision, meaning the VSAFE Officer position and its authorities will terminate on September 30, 2030.
This sets a specific duration for the position, allowing for a review of its effectiveness and continued necessity after a set period.
PROVISION 05
Extends the termination date for certain limits on VA pension payments from January 31, 2033, to March 31, 2033.
This is a minor administrative adjustment that extends the timeframe during which certain rules apply to VA pension payments.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
26
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DEM 0 REP 13 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSJAN 26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
JAN 20
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
JAN 20
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H937-939)
JAN 20
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1663
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionJan 26, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1663Fraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' pensions and compensation
VSAFE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 26, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
13
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