Young Launches IDTaskForce-Young.House.Gov
Young Launches IDTaskForce-Young.House.Gov
Official Website of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Identity Theft and Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Iowa Congressman David Young, founder of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Identity Theft and Fraud, announced he has launched the task force’s official website to provide Iowans and all Americans with fraud prevention resources, information about current scams and fraudulent practices, and updates about the task force’s efforts.
“Anyone is at risk of falling victim to scams and fraudulent practices, but I’m hopeful our task force’s official website will empower folks with helpful information and updates to stay safe and protected,” Congressman Young said. “This website will serve as a resource as we continue to further our efforts to prioritize personal security and protect Iowans and all Americans from hackers, scammers, thieves and fraudsters.”
Congressman Young recently introduced the Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act (H.R. 5345), legislation which requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to produce a plan to expedite the review of identity theft or IRS fraud-related cases referred to them, and report to Congress about current scams and fraudulent practices, and what they’re doing to address them.
He also recently introduced an amendment to protect the personally identifiable information of members of the Armed Forces and their families, which was included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 and passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 277 - 147.
With a mission of protecting all Americans from hackers, scammers, thieves and fraudsters, the task force seeks to develop and implement commonsense solutions which prioritize individuals’ personal security and increase penalties and punishment for those who break the law.
Additional members of the bipartisan task force include: Brad Ashford (NE-02), Mike Bishop (MI-08), Dan Benishek (MI-01), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), Bob Dold (IL-10), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), John Katko (NY-24), Tom MacArthur (NJ-03), Martha McSally (AZ-02), John Moolenaar (MI-04), David Rouzer (NC-07), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Dave Trott (MI-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Kevin Yoder (KS-3).
Congressman Young previously referenced his efforts to build and secure support for the task force in several columns he authored:
- The IRS is Becoming a Reliable Friend of Identity Thieves
- Tax Season is Identity Theft Season
- The Grandparent Scam Could Cost You
David Young is the Congressman serving all the people of Iowa’s Third Congressional District. He is a member of the Committee on Appropriations and Subcommittees on Agriculture, Homeland Security, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
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