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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6322IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 16, 2021Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Mr. Lamborn, and Mr. Gaetz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct outreach to veterans regarding identity theft resources, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the VA Safe Holidays Act.

2.

Outreach to veterans regarding identity theft resources

(a)

Requirement

Subchapter III of chapter 57 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly):

5729.

Outreach to veterans regarding identity theft resources

Every year during the 10-week period beginning November 1, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to veterans to—(1)promote the Veteran Identity Theft Helpline of the Department (or successor resource); and(2)identify other identity theft resources available to veterans and beneficiaries of programs administered by the Secretary, including with respect to actions made by the Secretary to protect the identities of veterans and beneficiaries.

.(b)

Plan

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a plan detailing the efforts of the Secretary to promote identity theft awareness and to assist veterans and beneficiaries of programs administered by the Secretary who experience identity theft.