Bills · HR 3483
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3483Fraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' medical care
FRAUD Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 19· LAST ACTION OCT 21
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to safeguard a significant amount of taxpayer money allocated for veterans' healthcare. The Veterans Community Care Program allows veterans to receive care from private providers, but this distributed system can be vulnerable to fraudulent claims, overbilling, or wasteful spending. If this bill becomes law, it would implement a modern, proactive approach to identify and prevent such misuse of funds, potentially freeing up resources for actual veteran care.
If the bill does not become law, the VA would continue with its current methods for detecting fraud, waste, and abuse, which might not be as technologically advanced or comprehensive as the system proposed. This could mean a greater risk of taxpayer money being lost to improper payments, potentially impacting the overall efficiency and funding availability for veterans' healthcare services in the long run. The extension of pension limits also affects some veterans' financial benefits for a longer period.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the VA Secretary to use an advanced information technology system to detect fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare claims submitted to the Veterans Health Administration, particularly through the Veterans Community Care Program.
This mandates a modern, proactive approach to protect taxpayer funds and ensure resources are used effectively for veterans' care.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the IT system must include continuous monitoring, real-time data analysis, machine learning for fraud prediction, and post-payment analysis for overuse or unnecessary costs.
These functions ensure the system is sophisticated and adaptive, capable of identifying complex and evolving fraudulent schemes.
PROVISION 03
Directs the VA to fund the system using its existing franchise fund and requires implementation within one year of the bill's enactment.
This outlines the funding mechanism and sets a clear timeline for the system to become operational, emphasizing prompt action.
PROVISION 04
Mandates annual reports to Congress for six years on the system's effectiveness, estimated savings, and future improvements.
This ensures ongoing oversight and accountability, allowing Congress to assess the system's performance and impact.
PROVISION 05
Extends the expiration date for certain limits on veterans' pension payments from November 30, 2031, to January 30, 2034.
This provision directly impacts some veterans' pension benefits by continuing existing payment restrictions for an additional 26 months.
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ACTION TIMELINE
9 EVENTSOCT 21
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-348.
OCT 21
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.
JUL 23
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
JUL 23
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3483
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Last actionOct 21, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025
House BillHR 3483Fraud offenses and financial crimesVeterans' medical care
FRAUD Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 21, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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