HR 5520
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Alternative dispute resolution
Auditing
Civil actions and liability
Claims
Compensation (Law)
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Damages
Data banks
Executive reorganization
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Governmental investigations
Identity theft
Judicial review
Law
Legal fees
Science, Technology, Communications
VIP Act
Introduced: May 25, 2006
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5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2006
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 21, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 26, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1000)
May 25, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Identity Protection Act or VIP Act - Establishes as an independent office in the executive branch the Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims, headed by a Director, to receive, process, and pay claims for injuries suffered as a result of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Authorizes judicial review of claim determinations.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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