119-hr-7704119th CongressWALLET

VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Introduced

Summary

Requires multi-factor authentication in VA call centers for sensitive actions. The bill would make the Department of Veterans Affairs use multi-factor authentication to verify callers and confirm authorization for "high-impact" actions where an impersonator could cause lasting harm, such as diverting funds, changing account access, or exposing sensitive information.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Multi-factor ID checks for VA callers

This bill would require Department of Veterans Affairs call centers to use multi-factor authentication for high-impact veteran or beneficiary actions. A high-impact action would be one where an impersonator could cause real, durable harm, such as diverting funds, changing account access, or revealing sensitive information. If enacted, the bill excerpt would not specify an effective date, funding, or penalties.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

AL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

Roll Call Votes

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