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