Lawmakers are taking action to extend identity protection services for approximately 4.2 million federal employees affected by the 2015 Office of Personnel Management breach, which was attributed to alleged Chinese hackers and exposed the personal data of 22.1 million people. The services, set to expire at the end of September, would be extended indefinitely under new legislation introduced by Sen. Mark Warner and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. The proposed bill aims to provide lifetime identity protection coverage to mitigate the ongoing risks associated with the breach. According to Sen. Warner, the threat of identity theft remains, necessitating continued protection for the affected individuals1. This move is crucial for the victims of the breach, as it would ensure they receive ongoing monitoring and support to prevent and respond to potential identity theft incidents, thereby reducing the risk of financial and personal harm.