A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to share veterans' contact information with State veterans agencies to improve outreach, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · August 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to share veterans' contact information with state veterans agencies at least quarterly to help them conduct outreach and statistical analysis. The bill protects veteran privacy by prohibiting the sharing of sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, health information, disability ratings, and financial details, and it requires the VA to notify veterans before sharing their information and allow them to opt out at any time through an online form or toll-free number. State veterans agencies receiving this information must use it only for outreach and statistical purposes, implement federal-level cybersecurity measures, and cannot sell or transfer the data to third parties. The VA Secretary must establish regulations within 180 days and verify that state agencies comply with privacy and security requirements before sharing any information. The bill becomes effective one year after enactment.
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