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H.R. 10417 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

VA AI Transparency Act of 2026

In committee Introduced Sep 16, 2026 Latest action Sep 16, 2026

What it does

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Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

What members said about it

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026 · Barrett R-MI

    Barrett Urges Secretary Rubio, UN Ambassador Waltz to Work on International AI Agreement

    Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, encouraging them to collaborate with other nations to develop an international agreement to set…

    “It is my strong belief, as the General Assembly begins its intensive working period, that conversations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) should include robust efforts for plans and collaboration towards an international agreement.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026 · Barrett R-MI

    Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs

    Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by government officials to conceal details of data center…

    “Local residents must have the final say about data centers in their communities, and that means they need to know all the facts so they can make an informed decision.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026 · Barrett R-MI

    Barrett Introduces Two Bills to Ensure Transparency, Accountability for AI Use at the VA

    Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week introduced the VA Claims AI Accountability Act (H.R. 10418) and the VA AI Transparency Act (H.R. 10417) to ensure veterans get efficient, transparent, quality service and human review for benefit…

    “Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned.”

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.