VSAFE Act of 2025
VSAFE Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# VSAFE Act of 2025 Summary **What the bill does:** The Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act of 2025 creates a new position within the Department of Veterans Affairs—a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer—whose job is to prevent, investigate, and respond to fraud and scams targeting veterans. The bill also extends current loan fee rates for VA home loans through June 2034, keeping these fees stable for veterans seeking to buy homes. **Who it affects:** The primary beneficiaries are veterans and their families. The fraud prevention measures aim to protect veterans from scams, while the loan fee extension helps veterans maintain affordable home loan options.
The bill also affects the VA, which must staff this new officer position and implement fraud prevention strategies. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now moving through the legislative process. It still requires Senate approval and the President's signature to become law.
CRS Official Summary
Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion Act of 2025 or the VSAFE Act of 2025This bill establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to be responsible for fraud and scam prevention, reporting, and incident response plans at the VA.The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through June 23, 2034, under the VA's home loan program.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.