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Protecting veterans from online scams: education campaign and risk study.

This act aims to protect veterans from online threats like scams and identity theft. The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch an educational campaign to raise awareness and teach them how to report such incidents. Additionally, a study will be conducted to assess veterans' vulnerability to cyber risks and the effectiveness of available resources.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a communication campaign to educate veterans about cyber risks, including disinformation, identity theft, scams, and fraud.
The campaign will promote best practices for online safety and provide information on how veterans can report cyber risks to appropriate law enforcement.
A publicly accessible website will be established by the Department of Veterans Affairs, containing information about the campaign and links to other educational resources.
A study will be conducted to assess veterans' vulnerability to cyber risks, the effectiveness of existing resources, and the efficacy of the educational campaign.
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Print number: 117_HR_2326
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans’ Cyber Risk Awareness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2326.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a communication campaign to educate veterans about cyber risks, including disinformation, identity theft, scams, and fraud.
  • The campaign will promote best practices for online safety and provide information on how veterans can report cyber risks to appropriate law enforcement.
  • A publicly accessible website will be established by the Department of Veterans Affairs, containing information about the campaign and links to other educational resources.
  • A study will be conducted to assess veterans' vulnerability to cyber risks, the effectiveness of existing resources, and the efficacy of the educational campaign.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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