H.R. 502 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To require identification that may be used in obtaining Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable.
H.R. 502 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 29, 2003, sponsored by Tom Tancredo with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Prohibits any Federal entity, in providing a Federal public benefit or service, from accepting, recognizing, or relying on any identification document that was not issued by a Federal or State authority and that is not subject to verification by a Federal law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Tancredo (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 6, 2003)
More bills from Tom Tancredo in the 108th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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