S. 563 would extend the deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain minimum standards and for other purposes.
Detailed Summary
Amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to extend the deadline by which: (1) state drivers' licenses and identification cards must meet certain minimum federal standards to be accepted by a federal agency; and (2) a state must meet certain minimum verification standards before issuing such licenses or cards due to the nonavailability of state electronic systems to verify such documents.
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to reconvene the negotiated rulemaking committee established pursuant to the 9/11 Commission Implementation Act of 2004, with the addition of any new interested parties, to: (1) review proposed regulations to implement the minimum document requirements, and the provisions, of the REAL ID Act of 2005; and (2) submit recommendations to the Secretary regarding appropriate modifications to such regulations and such Act.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Visitor Comments
York voter for freedom!
February 16, 2007, 10:17am (report abuse)This is Senator Susan Collins' sneak-attack on the citizens of Maine! We overwhelmingly oppose a national ID, but she is working hand in glove with the DHS to make it a reality!
John N. Frary
February 20, 2007, 3:09am (report abuse)An expensive scheme of doubtful utility.
Tom Newman
February 24, 2007, 4:21pm (report abuse)the Real Id act needs to remove from the law. ascitizens of this nation we don't need to be tract by our goverment as though we were crimmals.