To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 to eliminate the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security to determine what is considered an "official purpose" for purposes of federal agency acceptance of state-issued drivers' licenses and personal identification cards.

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Timeline

1. 12 December 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 December 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 December 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 12 December 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 December 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 December 2016

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 December 2016

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Sponsors

• Tom Emmer · R · Sponsor
• · hsgo00 · Standing

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