H.R. 7280 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran DATA Act

What it does

Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a contract that permits the contractor to sell or disclose sensitive personal information to another entity.
Requires the Secretary to ensure each covered contract includes a clause prohibiting covered information from being monetized, sold, or misused by contractors, subcontractors, affiliates, or other non-VA entities.
Directs the Secretary to issue guidance to VA employees and contractors on identifying monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information in order to ensure contractor compliance.
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress one year after enactment detailing the required contract clause, issued guidance, and other actions taken to comply.

Apr 15, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee