119th Congress
H.R. 1457
IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Sean Casten(D-IL)
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (10)
Original cosponsors (6)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- Christopher R. Deluzio (D-PA)
- Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
- Robin L. Kelly (D-IL)
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
- Summer L. Lee (D-PA)
Added later (4)
- Daniel S. Goldman (D-NY) · Mar 11, 2025
- Mark Takano (D-CA) · Mar 11, 2025
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) · Mar 11, 2025
- Andrea Salinas (D-OR) · Apr 16, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to individuals over the age of 14 a means of identification (ID) sufficient to satisfy certain identification requirements (i.e., requirements otherwise satisfied by a driver's license or state ID).
The ID must include a photograph, specified information, and certain security features, and must generally be valid for 10 years.
SSA must develop and implement a campaign to educate the public about the ID, including how an individual can obtain and use one.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must develop and implement a process that enables individuals to apply for and renew an ID through USPS, modeled after the process for passport applications.
The bill also establishes a task force to set forth requirements for the production and distribution of the new IDs. The task force must (1) issue a report outlining such requirements, including procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information obtained from applicants seeking assistance with the ID process; and (2) develop and publish voluntary best practices for nonprofit organizations and entities that serve vulnerable populations on assisting individuals with the application process.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House