Internet Application I.D. Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 3329, also known as the Internet Application I.D. Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require internet applications to verify the identity of their users in order to combat online harassment, fraud, and other illegal activities.

Under this proposed law, internet applications would be required to collect and verify the identity of their users before allowing them to create an account or access certain features. This verification process could include providing a government-issued ID, such as a driver's license or passport, or using other methods to confirm a user's identity.

Supporters of the Internet Application I.D. Act argue that this measure is necessary to protect users from online threats and ensure a safer and more secure internet environment. They believe that by requiring users to verify their identity, it will help prevent the spread of fake accounts, cyberbullying, and other harmful activities. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about privacy and potential discrimination. They argue that requiring users to provide personal information could lead to privacy breaches and expose individuals to identity theft. Additionally, some critics worry that this requirement could disproportionately impact marginalized communities who may have difficulty obtaining government-issued IDs. Overall, the Internet Application I.D. Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to address online safety and security concerns by requiring internet applications to verify the identity of their users. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and its fate will ultimately depend on the outcome of legislative debates and discussions.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3329

Introduced on
2023-11-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 3329, also known as the Internet Application I.D. Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require internet applications to verify the identity of their users in order to combat online harassment, fraud, and other illegal activities.

Under this proposed law, internet applications would be required to collect and verify the identity of their users before allowing them to create an account or access certain features. This verification process could include providing a government-issued ID, such as a driver's license or passport, or using other methods to confirm a user's identity.

Supporters of the Internet Application I.D. Act argue that this measure is necessary to protect users from online threats and ensure a safer and more secure internet environment. They believe that by requiring users to verify their identity, it will help prevent the spread of fake accounts, cyberbullying, and other harmful activities. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about privacy and potential discrimination. They argue that requiring users to provide personal information could lead to privacy breaches and expose individuals to identity theft. Additionally, some critics worry that this requirement could disproportionately impact marginalized communities who may have difficulty obtaining government-issued IDs. Overall, the Internet Application I.D. Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to address online safety and security concerns by requiring internet applications to verify the identity of their users. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and its fate will ultimately depend on the outcome of legislative debates and discussions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that is owned, wholly or partially, by the Chinese Communist Party, by a Chinese state-owned-entity, or by a non-state-owned entity located in the People's Republic of China, or that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in China, to disclose that fact to any individual who downloads or otherwise uses such website or application.

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Latest Action11/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.