Public Comment Period: VA Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Requests
August 25, 2026
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The Frame
The public has until August 25, 2026, to submit feedback on how the VA collects and processes information requests, which impacts the transparency and accessibility of veteran records.
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Veterans
Veterans who submit FOIA or Privacy Act requests to the VA are affected by the procedures being reviewed.
General Public
Any member of the public who requests information from the VA under FOIA or the Privacy Act is subject to these collection procedures.
Last recorded activity August 25, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The VA is conducting a review of its information collection activities related to FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
- The public comment deadline is August 25, 2026, at 03:59:59 UTC.
- The activity is tracked under OMB Control Number 2900-0877.
- This notice is published under FR Doc No: 2026-12554.
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Why It Matters
The public has until August 25, 2026, to submit feedback on how the VA collects and processes information requests, which impacts the transparency and accessibility of veteran records.
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