Number: RL31752
Title: Identity Theft: An Overview of Proposed Legislation
Authors: Angie A. Welborn, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of legislation proposed during the 107th Congress to address the growing problem of identify theft. Most of the legislation from the 107th Congress sought to prevent identify theft through a variety of measures, including placing limitations on the use of social security numbers, requiring the truncation of credit card numbers, and placing additional limitations on access to consumer credit reports. Legislation was also introduced aimed at assisting victims with the oftentimes arduous task of removing information resulting from identity theft from their credit reports, and providing greater criminal penalties for those convicted of identity theft and related crimes. The bills are arranged by chamber and presented in numerical order.
Pages: 14
Date: Updated February 21, 2003