HR 1457 ยท IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 21, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Sean Casten [D-IL-6]
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Cosponsors
- 9
Summary
IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to individuals over the age of 14 a means of identification (ID) sufficient to satisfy certain identification requirements (i.e., requirements otherwise satisfied by a driver's license or state ID). The ID must include a photograph, specified information, and certain security features, and must generally be valid for 10 years. SSA must develop and implement a campaign to educate the public about the ID, including how an individual can obtain and use one. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must develop and implement a process that enables individuals to apply for and renew an ID through USPS, modeled after the process for passport applications. The bill also establishes a task force to set forth requirements for the production and distribution of the new IDs. The task force must (1) issue a report outlining such requirements, including procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information obtained from applicants seeking assistance with the ID process; and (2) develop and publish voluntary best practices for nonprofit organizations and entities that serve vulnerable populations on assisting individuals with the application process.
Recent actions
- Feb 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Feb 21, 2025 Introduced in House
- Feb 21, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.