Tom Barrett (R-MI)
VA AI Transparency Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation directly requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in interactions with individuals.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly protects and informs veterans and their families during interactions with Department of Veterans Affairs artificial intelligence.
- Scored +4
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill mandates clear disclosures when individuals interact with artificial intelligence systems operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation directly requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in interactions with individuals.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly protects and informs veterans and their families during interactions with Department of Veterans Affairs artificial intelligence.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill mandates clear disclosures when individuals interact with artificial intelligence systems operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill enhances transparency for veterans interacting with Department of Veterans Affairs systems.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill ensures veterans are informed when interacting with artificial intelligence regarding their benefits and services.
- 9/29/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House