Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jun 2021): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
This bill would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create and improve standards and guidelines for digital identity management. NIST would develop a technical roadmap for research and standards aimed at promoting modern digital identity solutions, focusing on areas like stronger identity proofing, better privacy protection, and improved usability.
The bill affects federal, state, and local governments by providing them with a framework of standards, procedures, and processes to follow when offering services that verify identities online. It also aims to improve cybersecurity by addressing weaknesses in digital identity systems that can be exploited by adversaries.
H.R. 4259 was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2021 and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, NIST would begin developing the roadmap and framework within specified timeframes. The bill also authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out these activities.
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Official summary
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to take into account strengthening identity proofing under the program to support the development of voluntary and cost-effective technical standards, metrology, test beds, and conformance criteria for identity management.
NIST shall develop and implement a technical roadmap for identity management research and the development of standards and guidelines focused on enabling the use and adoption of modern digital identity solutions.
NIST shall develop and periodically update a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes as a guide for federal, state, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification.
Timeline
30 Jun 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4259 do?
- This bill would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create and improve standards and guidelines for digital identity management. NIST would develop a technical roadmap for research and standards aimed at promoting modern digital identity solutions, focusing on areas like stronger identity proofing, better privacy protection, and improved usability. The bill affects federal, state, and local governments by providing them with a framework of standards, procedures, and processes to follow when offering services that verify identities online. It also aims to improve cybersecurity by addressing weaknesses in digital identity systems that can be exploited by adversaries. H.R. 4259 was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2021 and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, NIST would begin developing the roadmap and framework within specified timeframes. The bill also authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out these activities.
- Has H.R. 4259 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4259. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4259?
- H.R. 4259 was sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4259?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (30 Jun 2021).
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