House Bill Would Ban VA Contractors from Selling Veterans' Private Data
The Veteran DATA Act is currently in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs after a subcommittee approved it on April 14, 2026. The full committee must now decide whether to review the bill. While the bill is moving forward, most legislation does not receive a committee vote and often stalls at this stage.
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VA employees would receive new guidance and training on how to identify when contractors are monetizing, selling, or misusing veteran data. This adds new oversight responsibilities to their existing duties, though it also gives them clearer tools and authority to enforce data protection rules in contractor relationships.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Tom Barrett introduced the Veteran Data Accountability for Third-party Actors (DATA) Act to prevent third-party entities from monetizing sensitive veteran data. The bill requires VA contracts to be updated with anti-monetization clauses and mandates guidance on misuse.
Sens. Sherrod Brown and Mike Braun introduced the Veteran DATA Act, which would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from entering into contracts with companies that sell veterans’ data to third parties, ensuring sensitive information is not treated as a product for profit.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veteran DATA Act
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