Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data

CBS News
April 21, 2026
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Democrats demand the Trump administration stop its plan to collect federal workers' health data.

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If you are a federal employee, your private medical records may be collected by the government, raising privacy concerns.

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Democratic lawmakers are demanding the Trump administration halt its plan to collect federal workers' health data. This action follows a KFF Health News report indicating the administration is seeking federal employees' medical records. Democrats are insisting the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) drop its request for this sensitive information. This pushback highlights concerns over federal workers' privacy and the scope of government access to personal health data.

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Democratic lawmakers are demanding the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) drop its request for federal employees' medical records.

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