Proposed Amendment: Sharing Veteran Data with State Agencies

The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

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

State agencies focused on veterans

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

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.

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.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

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

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

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 →

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

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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