# 119-s-2683: VSAFE Act of 2025

119-s-2683, VSAFE Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2683
- Congress: 119
- Title: VSAFE Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-09-02
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-15

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New VA fraud prevention officer: benefit, medium. 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 gui…
- VA pension payment date extension: benefit, low. 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.

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2683 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2683)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5526)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2683 (as of 2026-07-15).