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.

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Summary of Bill HR 7280

H.R. 7280, introduced in the 119th Congress on January 30, 2026, aims to amend title 38, United States Code. The bill seeks to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from engaging in contracts that allow contractors to sell sensitive personal information held by the department. It also aims to safeguard personal information in specified Department contracts.

Current Status of Bill HR 7280

Bill HR 7280 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7280 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2026. Bill HR 7280's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7280

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7280

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7280

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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7280

Nikki Budzinski

IllinoisDemocrat

Tom Barrett

MichiganIndependent

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