Bills · HR 7280
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7280Veterans' organizations and recognitionDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Veteran DATA Act
INTRO JAN 30· LAST ACTION APR 15
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical concern about data privacy, especially for a vulnerable population like veterans whose sensitive health and personal information is often handled by government agencies and their contractors. If this bill becomes law, it would create a clear legal barrier to prevent third-party companies from profiting off veterans' private data, potentially reducing the risk of identity theft, targeted marketing, or other forms of exploitation.
Without this bill, the possibility remains that VA contractors could enter into agreements allowing them to sell veterans' information, provided current laws don't explicitly prohibit it in all scenarios. By making these prohibitions explicit and requiring specific contract clauses and guidance, the bill aims to build greater trust between veterans and the VA, ensuring their personal details are handled with the utmost care and not treated as a commodity.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into contracts that allow contractors to sell or disclose sensitive personal information for money.
This directly prevents the monetization of veterans' private data by third-party companies working with the VA.
PROVISION 02
Requires all relevant VA contracts (new and existing) to include a clause preventing the monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information by contractors.
This ensures consistent and explicit data protection standards are embedded in all agreements with outside entities handling veteran data.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the VA to issue guidance for employees and contractors on how to identify the monetization, sale, or misuse of veteran data.
This provides practical tools and training to help personnel actively enforce data protection policies.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'covered information' to include protected health information and personally identifiable information, even if anonymized.
This broad definition ensures that various forms of private data are protected, closing potential loopholes for data exploitation.
PROVISION 05
Requires the VA to submit a report to Congress within one year, detailing the contract clause, guidance, and other actions taken to comply.
This ensures accountability and transparency in the VA's implementation of the data protection measures.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSAPR 15
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
APR 15
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
MAR 25
Subcommittee Hearings Held
MAR 25
Subcommittee Hearings Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7280
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 30, 2026
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2026
House BillHR 7280Veterans' organizations and recognitionDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Veteran DATA Act
INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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