Federal · 119th Congress
SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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Cosponsors16
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Nikki BudzinskiDU.S. Representative · 13th District · IL
Janelle S. BynumDU.S. Representative · 5th District · OR
Angie CraigDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MN
William R. KeatingDU.S. Representative · 9th District · MA
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Jimmy PanettaDU.S. Representative · 19th District · CA
Dina TitusDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NV
Eugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VA
Jared F. GoldenDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · ME
Gabe VasquezDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NM12 of 16
Other titles3
To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Stopping Abuse, Fraud, and Exploitation by Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding Veterans Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Jun 23, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 2, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 2, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 2, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House