Protect Veterans' Personal Information

Official: Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act

IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026

Why This Matters

This bill protects veterans by preventing the sale of their sensitive personal information by contractors. It ensures that any contracts related to veterans' data include strict rules against misuse.

If you are a veteran, your personal information will be better protected from being sold or misused.

Affects: This bill affects veterans whose personal and health information is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops the Department of Veterans Affairs from allowing contractors to sell veterans' personal information. 2. It requires that all contracts with the Department include rules against selling or misusing sensitive data. 3. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must provide guidance on how to protect this information. 4. A report on these protections must be submitted to Congress within a year. 5. The bill aims to keep veterans' health and personal information safe from exploitation.

Who is affected?

This bill affects veterans whose personal and health information is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.