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COVID–19 REAL ID Relief Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6404

COVID-19 REAL ID Relief Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to grant states an extension until October 1, 2021, of the deadline by which they are required to meet requirements under the Real ID Act of 2005 due to the national emergency declared by the President as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (Currently, travelers must obtain REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses by October 1, 2020, in order to board domestic flights).

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Current Status of Bill HR 6404

Bill HR 6404 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2020. Bill HR 6404 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2020.  Bill HR 6404's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of March 26, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6404

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6404

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government information and archives
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Intergovernmental relations
- Licensing and registrations
- Motor vehicles
- Photography and imaging
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6404

COVID–19 REAL ID Relief Act of 2020
To extend the deadline for States to meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 due to COVID-19.
COVID–19 REAL ID Relief Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6404

Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
New JerseyRepublican
Josh Gottheimer
Josh Gottheimer
New JerseyDemocrat

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