# 2026-12554: VA Seeks Input on FOIA Request Form Update

2026-12554, Agency Information Collection Activity: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request, is a Federal Register notice from Veterans Affairs Department published 2026-06-23, effective Comments must be received on or before August 24, 2026. (as of 2026-06-30).

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- As of: 2026-06-30
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12554
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activity: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Veterans Affairs Department
- Citation: 91 FR 37498
- Published: 2026-06-23
- Effective: Comments must be received on or before August 24, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-08-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-30

## In one line

VA Seeks Input on FOIA Request Form Update

## Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs wants your feedback on updating the form used to request information under the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act. If you’ve ever asked for your records from the VA, this affects you! They’re making sure the form is clear and easy to use, and you have until August 24, 2026, to share your thoughts—no cost to you, just your input.

## Abstract

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12554 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12554/agency-information-collection-activity-freedom-of-information-act-foia-or-privacy-act-pa-request)
- [2026-12554 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12554.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12554 (as of 2026-06-30).