Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent evaluation of artificial intelligence systems in use by the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9862, aims to have the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) work with a federally funded research and development center to review the artificial intelligence (AI) systems used by the Veterans Health Administration. The goal is to ensure these AI systems are safe and effective for veterans' care.
The bill would affect the VA and the Veterans Health Administration, as it mandates a thorough evaluation of the AI systems they currently use. This could lead to improvements in the technology and services provided to veterans, potentially enhancing their healthcare experience.
HB9862 was introduced on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. As of the last update on July 29, 2026, the bill is still in the early stages of review and discussion.
