S.717 - Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007

A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which provides States additional regulatory flexibility and funding authorization to more rapidly produce tamper- and counterfeit-resistant driver's licenses, and to protect privacy and civil liberties by providing interested stakeholders on a negotiated rulemaking with guidance to achieve improved 21st century licenses to improve national security. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which provides States additional regulatory flexibility and funding authorization to more rapidly produce tamper- and counterfeit-resistant driver's licenses, and to protect privacy and civil liberties by providing interested stakeholders on a negotiated rulemaking with guidance to achieve improved 21st century licenses to improve national security. as introduced.
  • Short: Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 as introduced.

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2/28/2007--Introduced.Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005. Prohibits federal agencies from accepting state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards after specified deadlines unless such identification conforms

Official Summary

2/28/2007--Introduced.
Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005. Prohibits federal agencies from accepting state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards after specified deadlines unless such identification conforms to the minimum standards promulgated under this Act. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to:
(1) establish by regulation minimum standards for acceptance of state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards by federal agencies;
(2) establish a negotiated rulemaking process before publishing such standards; and
(3) award grants to states to assist them in conforming to such standards.

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05/04/08
ACTE Urges Repeal of REAL ID

... Susan Gurley, ACTE then endorsed the proposed Identification Security Enhancement Act (S. 717) as a "realistic and reasonable alternative" to REAL ID. ...

Source: Meeting News, NY
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07/19/07
ACLU Warns Against “Sucker Money” Plot to Save Real ID

Congress should do something real to help security and pass the Akaka-Sununu bill, S. 717.” The ACLU’s Sucker Money Calculator spreadsheet offers an ...

Source: ACLU (press release), NY
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07/19/07
ACLU Warns Of Sucker Plot To Save Real ID Plan

Congress should do something real to help security and pass the Akaka-Sununu bill, S. 717.” The ACLU’s Sucker Money Calculator spreadsheet offers an ...

Source: North Country Gazette, NY
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04/03/11
S.717: Public Online Information Act of 2011 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress

On the twenty eighth of February two thousand and seven, Daniel Akaka a United States Senator introduced the Senate Bill S. 717, which was prearranged as the Identification Security Enhancement Act of two thousand and seven. ... to issue nonbinding governm

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03/25/09
S.717: 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early ...

On the twenty eighth of February two thousand and seven, Daniel Akaka a United States Senator introduced the Senate Bill S. 717, which was known as the Identification Security Enhancement Act of two thousand and seven. ... Source: Product Reviews & Dea

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12/30/08
Beat The Chip: Flowers for Janet

S.717 is Real ID up for re-election. It's Real ID remixed for a new administration. It's the same garbage in a new white suit. It's time the people communicate with our leaders: don't get attached to Real ID, it's on its way out. ...

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