REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009
Latest action (31 Jul 2009): Introduced
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Official summary
REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3471 do?
- REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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.
- Has H.R. 3471 become law?
- Not yet. As of 31 Jul 2009, H.R. 3471 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3471?
- H.R. 3471 was sponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9] (Democrat-TN), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3471?
- Introduced (31 Jul 2009).
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