DemocratBill · H.R. 1457· House(119-HR-1457)

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act

Rep. Casten
Age: 55 years
Illinois
Introduced
2/21/2025
Last activity
2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Sean Casten
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act" requires the Social Security Administration Commissioner to create a federal identification card. This identification must be available at no cost to eligible individuals in the United States. The cards are intended to satisfy identification requirements similar to those of a State-issued driver's license or ID. An established Task Force will determine the specific requirements for these cards. The identification process can be facilitated through the United States Postal Service. This Act aims to provide a reliable form of identification for various individuals.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+7

    The bill includes a gender option 'X' to represent non-binary or unspecified gender identities.

  • Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+7

    The bill allows individuals to include an 'X' gender marker on their federal identification.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides free identification to help individuals meet documentation requirements without cost.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.