The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1663, known as the Veteran Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act. The legislation, led by Representative Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), aims to create an office within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) focused on providing veterans and their families with updated information and guidance on scam prevention. The new office will also monitor fraud and scams to help protect veterans’ benefits.
Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Mike Bost (R-Ill.), emphasized the importance of this measure. “At a time when scammers are using every savvy trick at their disposal to take advantage of veterans and seniors, we must ensure that VA is ahead of the curve to protect veterans’ benefits,” said Chairman Bost. “Today, the House passed my good friend and colleague, Rep. Ken Calvert’s bill to do exactly that. No veteran should have to worry about their benefits being stolen and VA must have the right tools in place to safeguard veterans and their families from fraud. I look forward to getting this good bill to President Trump’s desk soon as House Republicans work to modernize VA for today and tomorrow’s veteran community.”
Representative Calvert highlighted the need for coordinated efforts in protecting veterans from financial harm. “We owe it to our veterans to protect them from scams and fraud that could cause serious financial and personal hardship,” said Rep. Calvert.“The VSAFE Act will make sure the VA has and the tools it needs to prioritize the coordination of its scam and fraud prevention activities. I thank my House colleagues for standing with me to have the backs of our veterans.”
Alongside H.R. 1663, another bill was also approved by the House this week: H.R. 659 – Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Brownley.
