VETRA Act
VA Digital Security: New Login Pilot Program
The VETRA Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It is actively moving forward as it awaits review by committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced this late in a session struggle to pass without broad bipartisan momentum or a companion bill in the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill creates a two-year test program to upgrade how veterans log in to VA websites. It replaces older, less secure login methods with modern security tools to better protect personal information.
- The VA will test these new security measures on up to three major platforms. These could include systems for disability claims, health care enrollment, education benefits, or home loans.
- The main goals are to reduce identity fraud and make sure benefit payments reach the right people. The program aims to make digital services more secure while still being easy for veterans to use.
- The project will cost up to $25 million using money already set aside for VA technology. Government watchdogs will study the results to see if the new system should be used across the entire agency.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
VETRA Act
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