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PASS ID Act

4/7/2025, 3:18 PM

Summary of Bill S 1261

The PASS ID Act, also known as Bill 111 s 1261, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. These standards are intended to enhance the security of these documents and prevent identity theft and fraud.

The PASS ID Act requires states to verify the identity of individuals applying for driver's licenses and identification cards by checking their legal status in the United States. States must also verify the authenticity of the documents presented by applicants, such as birth certificates and social security cards.

In addition, the PASS ID Act requires states to incorporate certain security features into their driver's licenses and identification cards, such as digital photographs and biometric data. These features are designed to make it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake IDs. Furthermore, the PASS ID Act includes provisions for the sharing of information between states and the federal government to prevent individuals from obtaining multiple driver's licenses or identification cards in different states. Overall, the PASS ID Act aims to improve the security of state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to protect against identity theft and fraud. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to enhance national security, while opponents raise concerns about privacy and potential discrimination.

Current Status of Bill S 1261

Bill S 1261 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2009. Bill S 1261 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2009.  Bill S 1261's most recent activity was By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 111-104. as of December 9, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1261

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1261

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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