New VA officer would help veterans avoid scams; pension rule extended.
This bill would create a new officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedicated to protecting veterans, their families, and caregivers from scams and fraud. This officer would be a central contact for resources and would coordinate efforts across government agencies. It would also extend a rule about veteran pension payments by two months.
Today, there is no single Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer at the VA to centralize fraud prevention and support for veterans. This bill would create that officer position, providing a dedicated point of contact and coordinated efforts across government agencies. Also, the current limits on certain veteran pension payments are set to end on January 31, 2033. This bill would extend that termination date to March 31, 2033.
HR 1663 · 119th Congress · February 27, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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