H.R. 1117 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R. 1117 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 16, 2007, sponsored by Tom Allen with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
REAL ID Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005. 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 assis…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Allen (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (Mar 23, 2007)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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