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H.R. 8821 (117th)

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act

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Introduced

14 September 2022

Last action

29 September 2022 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8227)

Sponsors

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

4 February 2025

Postal service

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 14 September 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 September 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 September 2022

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8227)

    Source: IntroReferral

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