VA AI Transparency Act of 2026

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to tell people when it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to interact with them. The requirement would take effect within 180 days after the bill becomes law. Each disclosure would have to state that the person is dealing with an AI system and not a human VA employee, and identify the general purpose of the AI system. The rule would not apply to internal AI tools that help VA employees, contractors, or other authorized people with administrative, analytical, clerical, or related work. People covered include veterans, their survivors, dependents, and caregivers, and anyone seeking or receiving VA benefits or services.

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Sponsors

• Tom Barrett Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors