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US S3003

US S3003
POST ID Act Post Office Services for Trustworthy Identity Act


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Introduced
09/30/2023
In Committee
09/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to authorize the United States Postal Service to offer identity proofing and identity-related services to the private sector.

AI Summary

This bill, the Post Office Services for Trustworthy Identity Act (POST ID Act), authorizes the United States Postal Service (USPS) to offer identity proofing and identity-related services to the private sector. These services would allow individuals to provide identifying information to establish their identity, and the USPS may issue authenticators, such as physical devices or digital credentials, to facilitate enrollment in other services. The USPS would be able to offer these services at post offices or other locations, potentially including concurrent enrollment or verification for multiple customers, and charge fees to cover the costs of providing the services. The Postal Regulatory Commission may issue regulations to ensure the services provide a net contribution to the USPS and do not conflict with its core mission, while the bill also preserves the USPS's existing identity-related services.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 09/30/2023)

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