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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Comment Period: VA Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Requests
Record date · August 25, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public feedback on its current process for handling Freedom of Information Act () and requests. This notice is part of the standard federal requirement to review and approve information collection activities.
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.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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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