H.R. 5455 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Veterans Identity Protection Act of 2006
H.R. 5455 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 23, 2006, sponsored by John Salazar with 126 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 23, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 126
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Identity Protection Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) certify in writing to Congress that any individual whose personal information is compromised due to lax data security at the VA has been appropriately notified in writing of such compromise; and (2) provide free of charge to each such individual credit monitoring services during the one-year period beginning on t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Salazar (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 121 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. (Jul 18, 2006)
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- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
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- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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