Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026
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Latest action (29 Jul 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
What this bill does
This bill, the Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract with a federally funded research and development center. This center would conduct an independent evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems used by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The evaluation would examine various aspects of these AI systems, including their integration, governance, performance, safety, veteran-centric design, cost, and transparency. The evaluation would prioritize at least five AI systems that are widely used or carry significant clinical, operational, or patient safety risks.
The bill affects veterans who interact with VHA services that utilize AI systems, as well as the clinicians and staff who use these systems. The evaluation aims to ensure these AI systems are safe, effective, and used responsibly within the VHA. It would also involve assessing the systems' impact on clinical workflows, data privacy, and veteran outcomes.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It has not yet been enacted. If passed, the Secretary would have 90 days to enter into an agreement for the evaluation. The research center would then have one year to submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the Secretary and Congressional committees. The Secretary would then be required to respond with a corrective action plan, which would be reviewed by the Comptroller General.
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Timeline
29 Jul 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9862 do?
- This bill, the Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract with a federally funded research and development center. This center would conduct an independent evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems used by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The evaluation would examine various aspects of these AI systems, including their integration, governance, performance, safety, veteran-centric design, cost, and transparency. The evaluation would prioritize at least five AI systems that are widely used or carry significant clinical, operational, or patient safety risks. The bill affects veterans who interact with VHA services that utilize AI systems, as well as the clinicians and staff who use these systems. The evaluation aims to ensure these AI systems are safe, effective, and used responsibly within the VHA. It would also involve assessing the systems' impact on clinical workflows, data privacy, and veteran outcomes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It has not yet been enacted. If passed, the Secretary would have 90 days to enter into an agreement for the evaluation. The research center would then have one year to submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the Secretary and Congressional committees. The Secretary would then be required to respond with a corrective action plan, which would be reviewed by the Comptroller General.
- Has H.R. 9862 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9862. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9862?
- H.R. 9862 was sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9862?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. (29 Jul 2026).
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