Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007
Latest action (28 Feb 2007): Introduced
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Official summary
Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005.
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.
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.
Common questions
- What does S. 717 do?
- Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005. 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. 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.
- Has S. 717 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Feb 2007, S. 717 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 717?
- S. 717 was sponsored by Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI, 1990-2012] (Democrat-HI), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 717?
- Introduced (28 Feb 2007).
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