Bill · H.R. 5594· House(119-HR-5594)
Protect Your PIN Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Kristen McDonald Rivet
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protect Your PIN Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. It aims to include identity theft within the grant program related to local law enforcement grants for the enforcement of cybercrimes. The bill defines identity theft as a criminal offense involving the unauthorized transfer, possession, or use of another person's identification. This change would apply to the jurisdiction of States, Indian Tribes, or local government units.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
By including identity theft in cybercrime grant programs, the bill strengthens local law enforcement's ability to combat digital identity crimes.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill explicitly includes Indian Tribes within the scope of the identity theft grant program.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
The bill provides law enforcement with better resources to combat the unauthorized use of personal identification.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Law Enforcement Resources: By adding identity theft to the grant program in Section 2, local law enforcement will have access to funds specifically for enforcing these crimes. This could help people better deal with the consequences of stolen identities.
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Clear Definition of Identity Theft: Section 2(1)(A) provides a specific definition for identity theft, which involves knowingly transferring, possessing, or using another person's identification without lawful authority. This clarity helps establish what constitutes the crime within the scope of the grant program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois