H.R. 5520 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
VIP Act
H.R. 5520 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 25, 2006, sponsored by Heather Wilson with 122 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 25, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Heather Wilson (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Jun 21, 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
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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