Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act Protect Veterans from the...
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.
HB7241, also known as the "Protect Veterans from the Theft of Health and Identifying Information in Electronic Forms Act," aims to prevent the sale of sensitive personal information held by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It prohibits the VA Secretary from entering into contracts that allow contractors to sell this sensitive data, ensuring that veterans' health and identifying information remains protected.
This bill would impact veterans and the contractors who work with the VA. By strengthening the protection of personal information, it aims to prevent potential breaches that could compromise the privacy and security of veterans' data.
The bill was introduced on January 27, 2026, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. As of now, it is in the early stages of the legislative process, with further steps pending in the House.
