US HB1081 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 15 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 to eliminate the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security to determine what is considered an "official purpose" for purposes of federal agency acceptance of state-issued drivers' licenses and personal identification cards.
Title
To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Tom Emmer [R-MN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-02-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
2017-02-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Homeland Security
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations
Department of Homeland Security
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
Licensing and registrations
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1081/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1081/BILLS-115hr1081ih.pdf |