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H.R. 8120119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 26, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act
Introduced:
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HR 8120 would ban automated calling systems from contacting federal government phone numbers when operated by unauthorized third parties.
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HR 8120 would make it illegal to use automated calling systems, including robocall machines, to contact federal government phone numbers. The ban applies specifically when the automated system is operated by someone other than the person whose information is involved in the call. Regular calls made by a real person would still be permitted.
The bill primarily affects companies and individuals who use robocall technology to contact federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration. Veterans and other Americans who interact with federal agencies could be affected by how their personal information is handled through these systems.
A common scam involves third-party companies using robocalls to contact federal agencies on behalf of veterans, which can result in personal benefits information being harvested or manipulated without authorization. Prohibiting automated contact with federal agency phone lines is the mechanism the bill uses to address that practice.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.