VETRA Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9152 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9152 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to modernize digital identity proofing and authentication systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 4, 2026 Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to modernize digital identity proofing and authentication systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Electronic Trust and Records Authentication Act'' or the ``VETRA Act''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM TO MODERNIZE DIGITAL IDENTITY PROOFING AND AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMS. (a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, in accordance with chapter 57 of title 38, United States Code, carry out a pilot program to modernize digital identity proofing and authentication systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under such pilot program, the Secretary shall be responsible for-- (1) replacing legacy knowledge-based or single-factor identity verification mechanisms with multi-layered, high- assurance digital identity solutions; (2) reducing fraud and improper payments; (3) improving secure access to digital service platforms of the Department for veterans and other individuals eligible for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (4) assessing cost savings and operational efficiencies befor