Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1081
To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2017)
This bill amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 to eliminate the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security to determine what is considered an "official purpose" for purposes of federal agency acceptance of state-issued drivers' licenses and personal identification cards.
What just happenedFeb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6](R-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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