RECOVER PII Act
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The RECOVER PII Act would amend a 2017 federal law that provides identity protection services to people whose personal information was exposed in federal agency data breaches, such as the 2015 breach at the Office of Personnel Management. Currently that coverage is authorized only through fiscal year 2026; the bill would make it available indefinitely, extend its duration to cover an affected individual for the rest of their life, and increase the required identity theft insurance to at least $5,000,000. The bill also allows federal agencies, starting in fiscal year 2026, to use their existing appropriated funds to reimburse employees—or contractor employees supporting the agency—for up to 100 percent of costs incurred for "privacy-enhancing services," which are broadly defined as tools or techniques that reduce privacy risks from data processing. Reimbursements would require documentation as the agency deems necessary.
The bill primarily affects individuals whose personal data was compromised in past federal data breaches, extending the length and value of protections they receive. It also affects federal agencies and their employees and contractors, who could newly seek reimbursement for privacy-related tools or services.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026, by Senator Mark Warner along with three cosponsors, and has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, votes in both chambers, and the President's signature before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 3, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5217 do?
- The RECOVER PII Act would amend a 2017 federal law that provides identity protection services to people whose personal information was exposed in federal agency data breaches, such as the 2015 breach at the Office of Personnel Management. Currently that coverage is authorized only through fiscal year 2026; the bill would make it available indefinitely, extend its duration to cover an affected individual for the rest of their life, and increase the required identity theft insurance to at least $5,000,000. The bill also allows federal agencies, starting in fiscal year 2026, to use their existing appropriated funds to reimburse employees—or contractor employees supporting the agency—for up to 100 percent of costs incurred for "privacy-enhancing services," which are broadly defined as tools or techniques that reduce privacy risks from data processing. Reimbursements would require documentation as the agency deems necessary. The bill primarily affects individuals whose personal data was compromised in past federal data breaches, extending the length and value of protections they receive. It also affects federal agencies and their employees and contractors, who could newly seek reimbursement for privacy-related tools or services. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026, by Senator Mark Warner along with three cosponsors, and has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, votes in both chambers, and the President's signature before becoming law.
- Has S. 5217 become law?
- Not yet. As of 3 Aug 2026, S. 5217 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5217?
- S. 5217 was sponsored by Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] (Democrat-VA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5217?
- Introduced (3 Aug 2026).
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