H.R. 5588 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Comprehensive Veterans' Data Protection and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2006
H.R. 5588 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 12, 2006, sponsored by John Salazar with 142 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
- Jun 12, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 142
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Comprehensive Veterans' Data Protection and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2006 - Places upon the Secretary of Veterans Affairs an affirmative obligation to protect from any data breach the sensitive personal information of veterans and any other individuals that the Department of Veterans Affairs possesses, creates, or maintains, as well as information or tools (including passwords and encryption keys) used to protect the i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Salazar (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 141 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 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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- 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
Committees
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