A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the RECOVER PII Act. It changes current law to extend identity protection coverage for people whose personal information was compromised in recent federal agency data breaches. Under the bill, this coverage lasts for the remainder of the affected individual's life. The coverage must also include at least $5,000,000 in identity theft insurance. Additionally, the bill allows government agencies to reimburse their employees and contractors for up to 100 percent of the costs they incur for privacy-enhancing services.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +9
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill significantly improves data privacy protections for federal employees and contractors through extended identity coverage and reimbursement for privacy tools.
- Scored +9
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill greatly enhances individual privacy rights for those affected by federal data breaches.
- Scored +8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill strengthens individual cybersecurity by providing extended identity protection and reimbursement for privacy-enhancing services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 extends identity protection coverage to last for the remainder of the life of the affected individual, which is a positive benefit because it ensures long-term protection for people whose information was compromised in federal agency data breaches.
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Section 2 requires identity protection coverage to include not less than $5,000,000 in identity theft insurance, which helps protect individuals financially if their identity is stolen due to a breach.
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Section 3 allows government agencies to use appropriated funds to reimburse their employees and contractors for up to 100 percent of the costs they incur for privacy-enhancing services, which helps workers protect their personal privacy without paying out of pocket.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill significantly improves data privacy protections for federal employees and contractors through extended identity coverage and reimbursement for privacy tools.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill greatly enhances individual privacy rights for those affected by federal data breaches.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill strengthens individual cybersecurity by providing extended identity protection and reimbursement for privacy-enhancing services.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances protection for individuals by providing lifetime identity theft insurance and reimbursement for privacy services.
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E769)
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Steny HoyerDemocrat · Maryland
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia