In CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill bans the Department of Veterans Affairs from entering contracts that allow contractors to sell or otherwise profit from veterans’ health or identifying information. It also forces the VA to add protective language to all relevant contracts, issue guidance on compliance, and report on its actions within a year. The aim is to keep veterans’ sensitive data from being misused.
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