Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act

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In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Lets state agencies reach out to veterans by sharing contact info, with privacy protections.

This bill would let state veterans agencies get veterans' contact information to help them offer services. The Department of Veterans Affairs would share this data, but only after telling veterans they can choose to opt out. Strict rules would protect veterans' privacy and ensure state agencies use the information responsibly.

What Would Change

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not required to regularly share veterans' contact details with state veterans agencies. If this bill becomes law, the VA would be required to share this contact information every three months, starting one year after enactment. This sharing would come with strict privacy rules, and veterans would always have the choice to opt out.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to share veterans' contact information with state veterans agencies every three months.
Blocks the sharing of sensitive data like health information, Social Security numbers, or financial details.
Requires the VA to tell veterans clearly that their contact information may be shared and how to opt out.
Creates an easy way for veterans to opt out of sharing, including an online form and a toll-free phone number.
Prohibits state veterans agencies from selling, transferring, or publishing veterans' contact information.
Requires state veterans agencies to use strong data protection and cybersecurity measures.

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Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act

What Would Change

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