announced their introduction of the Veteran Scam Victim Foundation Act, legislation that would establish a foundation to direct charitable contributions to assist veterans and their beneficiaries who fall victim to financial exploitation and support the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) scam prevention education and victim services initiatives
Will pursue legislation to establish a nonprofit foundation that supports scam prevention, victim support, and education efforts for veterans and their beneficiaries.
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Earlier that day, Rep. Whitesides introduced the Veteran Scam Victim Foundation Act.
This bill would create a non-profit organization focused on supporting veterans and their beneficiaries who fall victim to scams.
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The promise was to pursue legislation, not to guarantee enactment. In May 2026, while serving in office, George Whitesides introduced the bipartisan Veteran Scam Victim Foundation Act, described as creating a nonprofit organization for veterans and their beneficiaries harmed by scams and supporting prevention, victim services, and education. Because the legislative pursuit itself materially matches the promised action and occurred during his term, this counts as delivered in the same term.