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US HR4258

US HR4258
Improving Digital Identity Act of 2021


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Introduced
06/30/2021
In Committee
07/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a governmentwide approach to improving digital identity, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Improving Digital Identity Task Force to develop secure methods for federal, state, and local agencies to validate identity attributes and support reliable, interoperable digital identity verification in the public and private sectors. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a framework of standards, methodologies, and processes to guide government agencies in providing digital identity verification services. The bill also establishes a grant program for states to upgrade their driver's license and identity credential systems to enable secure digital identity verification. Additionally, the bill requires a report on the use of Social Security numbers by non-governmental organizations and directives for federal agencies to implement existing cybersecurity guidelines related to identity and access management.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15. (on 07/20/2022)

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