H.R. 7280 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran DATA Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a contract pursuant to which the contractor may sell sensitive personal information maintained by the Secretary and to ensure the protection of personal information in certain contracts of the Department.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] Introduced January 30, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (1 R, 1 D) Latest action April 15, 2026

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Actions

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  2. Apr 15, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Mar 25, 2026 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  4. Mar 24, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  5. Jan 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  6. Jan 30, 2026 Introduced in House

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