Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7241
Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act
Congress targets VA contractors’ ability to sell veterans’ health and identifying information
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Would bar the Department of Veterans Affairs from signing contracts that let a contractor sell veterans’ sensitive personal info for money.
- Covers health and identifying information, even if it has been “anonymized,” aiming to stop companies from cashing in on veterans’ data.
- Would require VA, within 1 year of the law taking effect, to add or update contract language that blocks contractors, subcontractors, and affiliates from monetizing or misusing this info.
- Would require VA to issue guidance to staff and contractors on how to spot and prevent data-selling or other misuse in VA contracts.
- Would require VA to report back to Congress within 1 year with the new contract clause, the guidance, and other steps taken.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Mixed Impacts(1)
Positive Impacts(5)
Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act
Bill NumberHR 7241
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Data Sources
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Cosponsors
(1)R: 1
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