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Protecting Veterans' Data: Banning VA Contractors from Selling Personal Information.

This bill significantly strengthens veterans' privacy protections by imposing a strict ban on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contractors from selling or profiting from sensitive personal and health information. This ensures that your medical and identifying data, handled by companies working with the VA, is shielded from commercial exploitation.
Key points
Outright Sales Ban: VA contractors are strictly prohibited from selling or otherwise monetizing veterans' sensitive personal information.
Contractual Safeguards: All VA contracts involving data handling must include clauses explicitly forbidding the monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information.
Data Scope: The protection covers both protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII), including anonymized data.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7241
Sponsor: Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
Process start date: 2026-01-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7241.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Outright Sales Ban: VA contractors are strictly prohibited from selling or otherwise monetizing veterans' sensitive personal information.
  • Contractual Safeguards: All VA contracts involving data handling must include clauses explicitly forbidding the monetization, sale, or misuse of covered information.
  • Data Scope: The protection covers both protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII), including anonymized data.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-06.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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