Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Dec 2006): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11745-11746)
What this bill does
The Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006, if enacted, would repeal a portion of the REAL ID Act of 2005. It would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to create new minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that federal agencies can accept. Before setting these standards, the Secretary would be required to use a negotiated rulemaking process involving representatives from states, the Department of Transportation, and interested parties like privacy advocates. The bill also authorizes funding for grants to states to help them meet these new standards.
Under this bill, federal agencies would be prohibited from accepting state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards after specified deadlines unless they conform to the new minimum standards. These standards would cover areas such as proof of identity, fraud prevention, data included on the cards, and security features to make them tamper and counterfeit-resistant. The bill includes provisions to protect individual privacy and civil liberties, and states would be required to certify their compliance.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on December 8, 2006, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been voted on by the committee or passed by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it would become law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005.
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) establish by regulation minimum standards for acceptance of state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards by federal agencies; (2) establish a negotiated rulemaking process before publishing such standards; and (3) award grants to states to assist them in conforming to such standards.
Prohibits federal agencies from accepting state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards after specified deadlines unless such identification conforms to the minimum standards promulgated under this Act.
Timeline
8 Dec 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11745-11746)
Common questions
- What does S. 4117 do?
- The Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006, if enacted, would repeal a portion of the REAL ID Act of 2005. It would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to create new minimum standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that federal agencies can accept. Before setting these standards, the Secretary would be required to use a negotiated rulemaking process involving representatives from states, the Department of Transportation, and interested parties like privacy advocates. The bill also authorizes funding for grants to states to help them meet these new standards. Under this bill, federal agencies would be prohibited from accepting state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards after specified deadlines unless they conform to the new minimum standards. These standards would cover areas such as proof of identity, fraud prevention, data included on the cards, and security features to make them tamper and counterfeit-resistant. The bill includes provisions to protect individual privacy and civil liberties, and states would be required to certify their compliance. This bill was introduced in the Senate on December 8, 2006, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been voted on by the committee or passed by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it would become law.
- Has S. 4117 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4117. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4117?
- S. 4117 was sponsored by Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (D-HI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 4117?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11745-11746) (8 Dec 2006).
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