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H.R. 6357, The PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $6.82

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6357 would amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology....

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H.R. 4791, The Federal Agency Data Protection Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.99

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4791 would amend title 44, United States Code, to strengthen requirements for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets....

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H.R. 5405, The Social Security Identity Theft Prevention Act

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5405 would protect seniors from identity theft and strengthen our national security by providing for the issuance of a secure Social Security card....

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H.R. 1684, The Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $411.88

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1684 would authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008....

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H.R. 1201, The Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1201 would amend title 17, United States Code, to promote innovation, to encourage the introduction of new technology, to enhance library preservation efforts, and to protect the fair use rights of consumers....

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H.R. 936, The Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 936 would prohibit fraudulent access to telephone records....

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H.R. 958, The Data Accountability and Trust Act

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 958 would protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and it would provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach....

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H.R. 836, The Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 836 would amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security....

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H.R. 516, The Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 516 would increase the security of sensitive data maintained by the Federal Government....

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H.R. 98, The Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 98 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce restrictions on employment in the United States of unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database....

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H.R. 5681, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $81.43

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5681 would authorize the appropriation of�funds for discretionary activities of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), including payments to the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute (GLMRI) and funds�for each of fiscal years 2007 and 2008 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).�Section 205 of the bill would permanently authorize a Coast Guard housing program....

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H.R. 4127, The Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) - Cost per Average Family: $0.04

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4127 would require private companies with access to consumers¿ personal information to take certain precautions to safeguard that information. Under the bill, private companies would be required to notify the consumers and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) whenever there is a breach in the security of a consumer¿s personal information. In addition, the bill also would require companies that maintain databases containing individuals' personal information to supply indi...

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S. 1789, The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.23

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1789 would establish new federal crimes relating to the unauthorized access of sensitive personal information. The bill also would require most government agencies or business entities that collect, transmit, store, or use personal information to notify any individuals whose information has been unlawfully accessed. In addition, S. 1789 would require data brokers to allow individuals access to their electronic records and publish procedures for individuals to respond to inaccuracies....

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H.R. 4943, The Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.05

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4943 would prohibit deceitfully obtaining or selling the personal information of telecommunications customers, including customers¿ phone records. The bill also would require telecommunications carriers to take precautions to safeguard customers¿ personal information and to notify customers and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) whenever there is a breach in the security of this information. The FCC and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would enforce these re...

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H.R. 4437, The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $17.92

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4437 would direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to extend and expand a system to verify the eligibility of certain people for employment in the United States. The bill also would require DHS to reimburse counties along the southern U.S. border for costs relating to the detention of illegal aliens, increase the number of border inspection personnel, deploy radiation portal monitors at ports of entry, and establish an Office of Air and ...

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S. 1408, The Identity Theft Protection Act - Cost per Average Family: $25.17

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

S. 1408 would require private companies to take certain precautions to safeguard the personal information of consumers and to notify consumers whenever there is a breach in the security of their personal information. Under the bill, consumers would have the option to freeze their credit reports in the event of a threat on their personal information. The bill also would restrict the use, display, and sale of Social Security numbers (SSNs). Under S. 1408, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would e...

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