Bill proposed to extend identity protection for victims of federal data breaches

This bill would change the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017. The goal is to make identity protection coverage available to people whose personal information was leaked during recent data breaches at federal agencies.

Why it matters: This is a targeted legislative fix intended to provide financial or service-based relief to people whose data was compromised by government agencies. Its impact depends entirely on whether the bill passes and how the specific coverage terms are defined in the final text.

Who it affects

• Individuals whose personally identifiable information was involved in recent federal agency data breaches

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This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a House bill; check the official text at Congress.gov before relying on it for legal or financial decisions.

Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document