Credit monitoring

(a) In general The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 605A(k) (15 U.S.C. 1681c–1(k))— (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Armed forces The term armed forces has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (B) Armed forces member consumer The term armed forces member consumer means a consumer who, regardless of duty status, is a member of the armed forces.; and (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking active duty military consumer and inserting armed forces member consumer; and (2) in section 625(b)(1)(K) (15 U.S.C. 1681t(b)(1)(K)), by striking active duty military consumers and inserting armed forces member consumers. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.