119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 10418In Committee
VA Claims AI Accountability Act
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI)Introduced Sep 16, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Tom Barrett [R-MI] introduced this bill to modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs' information technology systems and establish governance rules for the use of artificial intelligence in processing veterans' claims. The bill requires congressional oversight of VA AI systems and directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent evaluation of how artificial intelligence is being used. The bill includes a termination provision for the AI governance requirements.
What’s in the bill (5 sections)
- Sec. 2. Modernization of information technology systems of the veterans
- Sec. 3. Artificial intelligence governance
- Sec. 4. Congressional oversight
- Sec. 5. Independent evaluation by the comptroller general
- Sec. 6. Termination
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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