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US HR7241
US HR7241Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act Protect Veterans from the Theft of Health and Identifying Information in Electronic Forms Act
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a contract pursuant to which the contractor may sell sensitive personal information maintained by the Secretary and to ensure the protection of personal information in certain contracts of the Department.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act, aims to safeguard sensitive personal information of veterans held by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into any contract that allows a contractor to sell or otherwise disclose for payment sensitive personal information, which includes protected health information and personally identifiable information, even if it has been anonymized. Furthermore, within one year of enactment, the VA must ensure all relevant contracts, both new and existing ones that haven't expired, include clauses preventing contractors and their affiliates from monetizing, selling, or misusing this protected information, and the VA must issue guidance to employees and contractors on how to identify and prevent such misuse, with a report to Congress detailing these actions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7241/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7241/BILLS-119hr7241ih.pdf |
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