VSAFE Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator John Cornyn
Introduced
Summary
Would create a central Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs to prevent, report, and respond to scams targeting veterans. It would also extend a temporary limit on certain pension payments to January 30, 2032.
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- Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors would get a single point of contact, clearer guidance on spotting and reporting fraud, and promotion of the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and VSAFE.gov.
- VA employees would receive enterprise-wide communications, consistent guidance, and training plans to handle scam incidents and inquiries.
- The VA would build fraud monitoring, reporting, and analytics to spot trends and enable proactive responses.
- The VA would coordinate with the Inspector General, multiple federal agencies, and consult veterans service organizations and state, local, and tribal governments to improve prevention and assistance.
- Pension recipients covered by a temporary payment limit would see that limit extended from November 30, 2031 to January 30, 2032.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New VA fraud prevention officer
This bill would create a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The officer would be a central contact to help veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors report and avoid scams. The officer would run communications during time-sensitive incidents, make guidance and training for VA staff, promote the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and VSAFE.gov, and track fraud metrics. The officer would coordinate with the Inspector General and many federal agencies and consult service organizations and local governments. The bill says it would not increase VA full-time employee authorizations and would not limit the Inspector General's authority.
VA pension payment date extension
If enacted, this bill would extend the date in law that limits certain VA pension payments apply. The date would move from November 30, 2031 to January 30, 2032. The change would take effect upon enactment and does not change how pension amounts are calculated.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
John Cornyn
TX • R
Cosponsors
Maggie Hassan
NH • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
John Boozman
AR • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Angus King
ME • I
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Mark Kelly
AZ • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Ashley Moody
FL • R
Sponsored 12/15/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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