Number: RL33612
Title: Department of Veterans Affairs: Information Security and Information Technology Management Reorganization
Authors: Sidath Viranga Panangala, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: On July 20, 2006, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs marked up and ordered to be reported out of committee by voice vote the Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006 (H.R. 5835). H.R. 5835, as amended, would, among other things, create a new position of Under Secretary for Information Services in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who would also serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the department. The bill would also provide credit protection services and fraud resolution services to veterans in the event of a data security breach at the VA. Moreover, H.R. 5835 would establish scholarship and student loan repayment programs at the VA as a tool for recruiting and retaining cybersecurity personnel. The bill is awaiting report to the full House.
Pages: 8
Date: August 14, 2006