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Senators Urge OPM to Halt Controversial Health Data Plan

4/20/2026

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Sixteen Democratic senators urged the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to withdraw the plan to collect health data from federal workers and retirees.
They argued the plan would violate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and compromise doctor-patient confidentiality.
They warned the data could be used to target employees seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care.

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Sixteen Democratic senators urged the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to withdraw the plan to collect health data from federal workers and retirees.
They argued the plan would violate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and compromise doctor-patient confidentiality.
They warned the data could be used to target employees seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care.