Congress passes legislation to protect veterans from financial scams
The legislation seeks to crack down on scam artists who are diverting federal funds from the
Cartwright, D-
"It's our responsibility to protect our nation's heroes and ensure they receive their earned benefits," Cartwright said in a news release. "The A&A benefit is crucial for veterans who need help with in-home care or assisted living. Unfortunately, predatory scam artists exploit veterans by turning the well-deserved A&A benefit into a financial nightmare."
Cartwright said he was "thrilled" the
The act would:
--Direct the VA Secretary to post an online warning to veterans on the
--Direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to complete a study on the financial exploitation of veterans eligible for the Aid and Attendance program, including an analysis of the standards used by federal and state agencies to protect these and other vulnerable populations from financial exploitation, and any gaps in efforts to address these exploitation issues.
--Require the GAO to submit a preliminary report to
The bill now heads to the president for his signature.
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