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H.R. 502 (108th)

To require identification that may be used in obtaining Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable.

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Introduced

29 January 2003

Last action

6 March 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], LAMAR SMITH, Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Steve King, Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], SAM JOHNSON, Michael Burgess, Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], PETER DEFAZIO, Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], WALTER JONES, Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Prohibits any Federal entity, in providing a Federal public benefit or service, from accepting, recognizing, or relying on any identification document that was not issued by a Federal or State authority and that is not subject to verification by a Federal law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agency. Deems any Federal official, employee, contractor, or agent who takes action inconsistent with such prohibition to be acting beyond the scope of his or her authority and to be liable for such action, unless conferred immunity under the Constitution.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 March 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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