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Veterans’ Cyber Risk Awareness Act

USA117th CongressHR-2326| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
John R. Carter (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Technology Modernization Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans' Cyber Risk Awareness Act This bill requires the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a communications and outreach campaign to educate veterans about cyber risks . These risks can include disinformation, identity theft, scams, and fraud spread via the internet or social media. Additionally, the VA must seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development corporation to perform a study that assesses (1) the vulnerability of veterans to cyber risks, (2) the availability and efficacy of resources to assist veterans in combatting such risks, and (3) the efficacy of the VA's outreach campaign. The study must also recommend ways the VA can reduce cyber risks to veterans.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Discharged.
  • April 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Discharged.

Armed Forces and National Security

Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Veterans AffairsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans’ Cyber Risk Awareness Act

USA117th CongressHR-2326| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
Veterans' Cyber Risk Awareness Act This bill requires the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a communications and outreach campaign to educate veterans about cyber risks . These risks can include disinformation, identity theft, scams, and fraud spread via the internet or social media. Additionally, the VA must seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development corporation to perform a study that assesses (1) the vulnerability of veterans to cyber risks, (2) the availability and efficacy of resources to assist veterans in combatting such risks, and (3) the efficacy of the VA's outreach campaign. The study must also recommend ways the VA can reduce cyber risks to veterans.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Discharged.
  • April 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Discharged.
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
John R. Carter (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Technology Modernization Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Veterans AffairsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation