Kilmer Statement on Breach of OPM Personnel Database

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) released the following statement after the Office of Personnel Management announced that an outside hack of their system compromised the files of more than 25 million people – including family and friends of current and former government employees.

“It’s unacceptable that outside hackers can so easily blow holes in America’s cyber defenses and snatch the sensitive information of our federal workers and those they are close to. It’s time we got serious about these threats and made sure that secure files stay secure. To help those impacted in my region and across the country I will be working with my colleagues on a solution that protects our workforce and their families.” 

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