H.R. 8821 · 117th Congress
IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
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This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to certain individuals in the United States an identification (ID) for the purpose of allowing such individuals to satisfy ID requirements.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 14, 2022
IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to certain individuals in the United States an identification (ID) for the purpose of allowing such individuals to satisfy ID requirements.
Such ID must include a photograph and specified information, as well as security features. It shall be valid for a 10-year period. To receive an ID, an individual must be at least 14 years of age.
The SSA must develop and implement a campaign to educate the public with respect to the ID, including how an individual can receive and use it.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must develop and implement a process that enables individuals to apply for the ID through the USPS, including a process for a first-time ID and renewal, modeled after the process for passport applications.
The bill establishes a Task Force on Federal Identification Cards for the purpose of determining the requirements to produce and make available the ID.
The task force shall (1) issue a report on the requirements, including a requirement that the SSA and the USPS establish procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information obtained with respect to individuals who seek assistance in obtaining the ID; and (2) develop and publish recommendations for voluntary best practices for nonprofit organizations and entities that provide services to vulnerable populations with respect to how such organizations and entities can assist individuals to obtain the ID.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
Latest action (Sep 29, 2022): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8227)
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 14, 2022
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.