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Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1912| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2025
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (7)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment process for veterans whose benefits are misused by a fiduciary. It mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall repay the beneficiary or their successor fiduciary an amount equal to the misused benefits, ensuring veterans receive their entitled funds. The legislation also requires the Secretary to make a good faith effort to recoup these funds from the misusing fiduciary, promptly remitting any recovered amounts to the beneficiary. If the beneficiary passes away before receiving the reissued payment, the funds will be paid to an eligible individual or entity, specifically excluding the fiduciary who committed the misuse. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary to establish methods for determining if benefit misuse resulted from negligence by the Secretary , but explicitly states that reissuing benefits cannot be delayed during this process.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4016
Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-892
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 5, 2025
Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1817-1819)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1912.
May 5, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818)
May 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)
Nov 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-56.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4016
    Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-892
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1817-1819)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1912.


  • May 5, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818)


  • May 5, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 6, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 3, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-56.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-892: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsFraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1912| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2025
This bill significantly amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment process for veterans whose benefits are misused by a fiduciary. It mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall repay the beneficiary or their successor fiduciary an amount equal to the misused benefits, ensuring veterans receive their entitled funds. The legislation also requires the Secretary to make a good faith effort to recoup these funds from the misusing fiduciary, promptly remitting any recovered amounts to the beneficiary. If the beneficiary passes away before receiving the reissued payment, the funds will be paid to an eligible individual or entity, specifically excluding the fiduciary who committed the misuse. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary to establish methods for determining if benefit misuse resulted from negligence by the Secretary , but explicitly states that reissuing benefits cannot be delayed during this process.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4016
Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-892
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 5, 2025
Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1817-1819)
May 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1912.
May 5, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)
May 5, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818)
May 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)
Nov 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 3, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-56.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4016
    Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-892
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • May 5, 2025
    Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 5, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1817-1819)


  • May 5, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1912.


  • May 5, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818: 1)


  • May 5, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1817-1818)


  • May 5, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 6, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8400)


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 3, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-56.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (7)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-892: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsFraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' pensions and compensation