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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
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, also known as the Veteran DATA Act, aims to protect sensitive personal information belonging to veterans. It amends existing law to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into any contract that allows a contractor to sell or otherwise disclose for payment veteran data to another company. Furthermore, it requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure all contracts involving the handling of veteran data, referred to as "covered information" which includes protected health information and personally identifiable information, explicitly forbid contractors and their subcontractors from monetizing, selling, or misusing this data. The bill also mandates that the VA issue guidance to its employees and contractors on how to identify such misuse and requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the implemented contract clauses, guidance, and any other compliance actions taken.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7280/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7280/BILLS-119hr7280ih.pdf |
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