VA Claims AI Accountability Act
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Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
What this bill does
H.R. 10418, the VA Claims AI Accountability Act, would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and manage a technology platform. This platform aims to modernize the process for handling veterans' disability claims, following a plan previously submitted under the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. The bill specifies objectives for this platform, including improving the veteran experience, increasing efficiency and accuracy in processing claims, and enhancing system architecture and data infrastructure. It also requires that automation in claims processing includes human review and that final decisions on benefits remain with Department employees.
The bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly its information technology and benefits administration, and by extension, veterans who file disability claims. It mandates that the technology platform be developed with specific data rights for the Department and ensure direct, automated data sharing between the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and the Department of Defense. Additionally, a framework for governing the use of artificial intelligence within this system would be established, with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer responsible for its enforcement.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. If enacted, the Secretary would be required to report to Congress on the program's costs, activities, and effectiveness within one year, and provide quarterly briefings. The Comptroller General would also conduct an independent evaluation. The program and the technology platform would terminate on October 1, 2028.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10418 do?
- H.R. 10418, the VA Claims AI Accountability Act, would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and manage a technology platform. This platform aims to modernize the process for handling veterans' disability claims, following a plan previously submitted under the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. The bill specifies objectives for this platform, including improving the veteran experience, increasing efficiency and accuracy in processing claims, and enhancing system architecture and data infrastructure. It also requires that automation in claims processing includes human review and that final decisions on benefits remain with Department employees. The bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly its information technology and benefits administration, and by extension, veterans who file disability claims. It mandates that the technology platform be developed with specific data rights for the Department and ensure direct, automated data sharing between the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and the Department of Defense. Additionally, a framework for governing the use of artificial intelligence within this system would be established, with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer responsible for its enforcement. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. If enacted, the Secretary would be required to report to Congress on the program's costs, activities, and effectiveness within one year, and provide quarterly briefings. The Comptroller General would also conduct an independent evaluation. The program and the technology platform would terminate on October 1, 2028.
- Has H.R. 10418 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10418. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10418?
- H.R. 10418 was sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10418?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. (23 Sep 2026).
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