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BillHR 7280 · 119

Veteran DATA Act

Introduced
Jan 30, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve its data collection and sharing to better serve veterans. Establishes standards for data quality and accessibility to help veterans get the benefits and services they need.

Sponsored By

Nikki Budzinski
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 30, 2026
  2. Apr 15, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans by potentially improving their access to benefits and services through better data collection and sharing. It may also impact Department of Veterans Affairs employees and contractors who will be responsible for implementing the new data standards.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.