The "Protect Your PIN Act of 2025" proposes to amend the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 , specifically Section 1401. This legislation aims to expand the scope of a federal grant program that provides resources to local law enforcement agencies. The key provision is the inclusion of identity theft within the program's focus, alongside existing cybercrimes against individuals. The bill defines "identity theft" as the knowing, unauthorized transfer, possession, or use of another person's means of identification. This expansion will enable State, Indian Tribe, and local governments to utilize these grants for combating identity theft offenses.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Protect Your PIN Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-5594| House
| Updated: 9/26/2025
The "Protect Your PIN Act of 2025" proposes to amend the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 , specifically Section 1401. This legislation aims to expand the scope of a federal grant program that provides resources to local law enforcement agencies. The key provision is the inclusion of identity theft within the program's focus, alongside existing cybercrimes against individuals. The bill defines "identity theft" as the knowing, unauthorized transfer, possession, or use of another person's means of identification. This expansion will enable State, Indian Tribe, and local governments to utilize these grants for combating identity theft offenses.