H.R. 5520 · 109th Congress
Veterans Identity Protection Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Heather Wilson
- Introduced
- 2006-05-25
- Latest action
- 2006-06-21 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.