S. 892: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):
Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
This bill modifies the procedures by which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reissues misused benefits to a beneficiary, including by requiring the VA to establish methods and timing with respect to determining whether an instance of misuse by a fiduciary is the result of negligence by the VA. The bill also provides that if a beneficiary predeceases a reissuance, the VA must pay the amount to a surviving beneficiary in the same method as certain other VA benefits are paid upon the death of a beneficiary.
Under the bill, the VA may not withhold the reissuing of a benefit payment by reason of a pending determination regarding the VA's negligence in relation to the instance of misuse by a fiduciary. Additionally, the VA is not required to make a determination regarding its negligence for each instance of misuse by a fiduciary of all or part of an individual's benefit paid to such fiduciary.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 892 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 892?
S. 892 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 892 are available on congress.gov.
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