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Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024
9/17/2024, 3:56 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8658
Bill 118 hr 8658, also known as the Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on the emerging digital identity ecosystem.
The bill outlines that the study conducted by NIST must include an analysis of the current state of digital identity technologies, the potential benefits and risks associated with these technologies, and recommendations for how the federal government can support the development and adoption of secure and privacy-enhancing digital identity solutions.
Additionally, the report must also address the potential impact of digital identity technologies on individuals' privacy and civil liberties, as well as the potential for these technologies to be used for discriminatory purposes. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 8658 is to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of the emerging digital identity ecosystem and to inform future policy decisions related to digital identity technologies.
The bill outlines that the study conducted by NIST must include an analysis of the current state of digital identity technologies, the potential benefits and risks associated with these technologies, and recommendations for how the federal government can support the development and adoption of secure and privacy-enhancing digital identity solutions.
Additionally, the report must also address the potential impact of digital identity technologies on individuals' privacy and civil liberties, as well as the potential for these technologies to be used for discriminatory purposes. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 8658 is to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of the emerging digital identity ecosystem and to inform future policy decisions related to digital identity technologies.
Congressional Summary of HR 8658
Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to submit a report to Congress on digital identity ecosystems and the homeland security value of these ecosystems in the transportation sector.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8658
Bill HR 8658 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2024. Bill HR 8658 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2024. Bill HR 8658's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 535. as of August 30, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8658
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8658
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8658
Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024
Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024
Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024
To require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8658
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