To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent evaluation of artificial intelligence systems in use by the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Gregory F. Murphy (Republican-NC)July 22, 2026

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Orders an independent review of AI tools used in veterans' healthcare

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire an outside group to check the artificial intelligence (AI) systems used in veterans' healthcare. This review would help make sure these AI tools are safe, fair, and work well for veterans. Right now, no law specifically requires this kind of independent check.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific law requiring an independent evaluation of the artificial intelligence systems used by the Veterans Health Administration. After this bill, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be required to get an outside expert group to conduct a thorough, independent review of these AI systems, focusing on safety, fairness, and effectiveness. This would lead to reports and corrective action plans to improve how AI is used in veterans' healthcare.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to get an outside group to independently check its artificial intelligence (AI) systems used in veterans' healthcare.
Mandates that this independent review prioritize at least five AI systems that are widely used or carry higher risks for patients or operations.
Ensures the evaluation covers how AI systems work, their safety, fairness, cost, and how well they meet veterans' needs.
Demands the outside group report its findings, risks, and recommendations to the VA Secretary and Congress within one year.
Requires the VA Secretary to create a corrective action plan within 120 days of receiving the report, detailing how to fix identified problems.

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HR 9862 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent evaluation of artificial intelligence systems in use by the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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