Bill · S. 2344· Senate(119-S-2344)
Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks Effective Warnings Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks Effective Warnings Act of 2025'', aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to improve warnings regarding potential predatory practices involving agents or attorneys who assist with veterans' claims. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to issue warnings on public-facing websites and online tools. These warnings will include information about individuals who lack recognition by the Secretary. Additionally, the bill requires a message discouraging veterans from sharing account credentials. These duties are to be carried out through the Chief Veterans Experience Officer.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
This bill provides direct protection for veterans against predatory claim agents and identity theft.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+6
The bill directly addresses identity security by warning against sharing login credentials.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
The bill helps protect personal account privacy through explicit warnings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased awareness of predatory agents: By requiring public-facing websites and online tools to issue warnings about individuals lacking recognition by the Secretary, veterans may be better informed about potential risks. (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, subparagraph A and B)
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Protection of sensitive information: The bill mandates a message that discourages veterans from sharing their Department account or bank account log-in credentials, such as usernames or passwords, with anyone. (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, subparagraph E)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+4
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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