S. 2683: Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025

This legislation, known as the Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025, aims to enhance the protection of veterans against scams and fraud by establishing a dedicated position within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Here are the key components of the bill:

Establishment of a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer

The bill creates the position of a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the VA. The responsibilities of this officer include:

• Leading efforts related to fraud and scam prevention, and developing incident response plans.
• Acting as a central point of contact for veterans to access resources to help prevent and respond to fraud and scams.

Responsibilities of the Officer

The Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer will have several specific duties, including:

• Communication: Ensuring effective communication from the Secretary of the VA to employees and veterans during fraud-related incidents.
• Guidance: Providing consistent guidance to veterans, their families, and VA employees on identifying and reporting fraud attempts.
• Promotion of Resources: Promoting the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and the VSAFE.gov website for fraud prevention and identity theft resources, including actions taken by the Secretary to protect veterans' identities.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Developing methods to track and report metrics related to fraud and scams within the department, enabling data analysis and proactive identification of trends.
• Training: Creating training plans for department employees who handle fraud inquiries or reports.
• Coordination: Coordinating with other federal departments and agencies, such as the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service, to improve overall fraud prevention efforts.
• Consultation: Consulting with veterans service organizations and government entities to understand potential fraud risks faced by veterans.

Employee Considerations

The bill specifies that the creation of this new officer does not authorize an increase in the number of full-time employees at the VA, implying that the position will be filled within existing staffing levels.

Clerical Amendments

The bill includes updates to the documentation and organization of the relevant legal codes to reflect the new officer's responsibilities and existence.

Extension of Pension Limits

The bill also makes a minor amendment regarding pension payment limits, extending a deadline from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2032.

Relevant Companies

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