This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and give free federal identification cards to people who apply. The IDs must meet standards set by a Task Force. The IDs must be accepted the same way as a state driver's license or state ID for identification requirements. The card must show the holder's full name, date of birth, gender (options: male, female, or X), a photo, a unique ID number, issue date, and expiration date. The card must include physical security features and machine-readable identity data. IDs are generally valid for 10 years, with special rules for people under 18 and people who turn 65 during the card’s validity. People age 14 and older can apply. Renewals do not require submitting unchanged personally identifiable documents. The bill also requires a public education campaign before the cards become available. The United States Postal Service must create an application process within 2 years that can offer free photo service at post offices, online applications, mail applications at no cost, and mail or in-person delivery of approved cards. A Task Force made up of federal agency representatives must write requirements and reports within set deadlines. The Task Force must publish voluntary best practices for groups helping people get IDs. The Task Force ends when the IDs are available. The bill authorizes whatever funds are needed.
The bill says "there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary" to carry out the program. No specific cost estimates or budget numbers are included in the bill text.
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