HR 1307 110th Congress House

VIP Act

Official title: To establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result of the unauthorized use, disclosu… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: March 1, 2007 See on congress.gov

Armed Forces and National Security Alternative dispute resolutionAuditingCivil actions and liabilityClaims

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Compensation (Law)Congressional reporting requirementsCrime and Law EnforcementDamagesData banksExecutive reorganizationFinance and Financial SectorGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment publicityGovernmental investigationsIdentity theftJudicial reviewLawLegal feesScience, Technology, Communications

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Mar 1, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 1, 2007

Introduced in House

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Latest action March 1, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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) or otherwise compromised as a result of a security breach. Authorizes judicial review of claim determinations.

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