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Proposed Amendment: Sharing Veteran Data with State Agencies

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6423

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6423 would require federal agencies to share specific veteran service records with state agencies that provide veteran services. The goal is to streamline the process for veterans to access state-level benefits, such as housing, disability claims, and education support.

Why it matters

This amendment would change how federal agencies handle veteran data by mandating the transfer of sensitive service records to state-level agencies to facilitate the delivery of state-managed veteran benefits.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Veterans

Their personal service and disability records would be transferred from federal agencies to state agencies.

Directly affected

State agencies focused on veterans

These agencies would receive access to federal veteran data to assist in processing benefits and services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of information would be shared under this amendment?

The amendment requires sharing , information about , and any records needed to determine eligibility for state-level veteran benefits.

Which agencies are required to share this data?

The Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Archivist of the United States, the Department of Labor, and any other federal agency that collects or maintains veteran-specific data.

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Inter-level Data Integration

The amendment represents a shift toward automating the flow of sensitive federal military records to state-level entities to reduce administrative barriers for veterans.

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Defense

Connected Entities

Ms. Rosen, Department of Defense, Department of Labor and 4 more

PersonMs. Rosen“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Federal agency required to share veteran data.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Labor“Federal agency required to share veteran data.”Map →

PersonCortez Masto“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

PersonArchivist of the United States“Official required to share veteran data.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency required to share veteran data.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Federal agency required to share veteran data.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy20
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