US H.R. 9862 Responsible AI for Veterans Act (independent evaluation of VHA AI)
United States — H.R. 9862, Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026 (119th Congress, introduced July 22, 2026)
United States · H.R. 9862, 119th Cong. (2026)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Health Administration
A House bill that would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an independent evaluation of the artificial intelligence systems used by the Veterans Health Administration. It was introduced on July 22, 2026 and sent to the Veterans' Affairs Committee. It has not passed either chamber.
Who is protected: Veterans receiving VHA care
Legal detail
H.R. 9862 (119th Congress). Sponsor: Rep. Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC). Introduced July 22, 2026; referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Bill-detail page on GovInfo gives only the long title/purpose; text-level provisions not reviewed. NOT ESTABLISHED: any action after referral.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | H.R. 9862, 119th Cong. (2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | healthcare AI · government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Bill text | H.R. 9862 — Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026 (GovInfo bill details, introduced version) |
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