To establish a Government-wide approach to improving digital identity, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill creates an Improving Digital Identity Task Force in the Executive Office of the President to develop secure digital versions of existing physical identity documents like driver's licenses, passports, and birth certificates. The goal is to reduce identity theft and fraud while enabling trusted online transactions for both government services and private sector interactions.
Who Benefits and How
Identity verification technology companies benefit from new government contracts and a standardized framework that validates their industry. Federal agencies benefit from reduced fraud losses (the bill cites $56 billion in identity fraud losses in 2020). Consumers benefit from better protection against identity theft and more convenient access to online services.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies face new reporting requirements and must implement OMB guidance on digital identity systems. State governments may need to invest in developing digital versions of driver's licenses and other identity documents they issue. Privacy advocates may be concerned about expanded digital identity tracking.
Key Provisions
- Creates an Improving Digital Identity Task Force with a presidentially-appointed Director
- Requires GAO to estimate potential savings from digital ID adoption
- Mandates OMB guidance to federal agencies on implementing Task Force recommendations
- Requires annual reporting on digital identity verification effectiveness
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Establishes a Government-wide approach to improving digital identity verification by creating an interagency Task Force to coordinate development of secure digital identity credentials
Key Policy Areas
Cybersecurity, Government Operations, Consumer Protection, Technology
Primary Purpose
Establishes a Government-wide approach to improving digital identity verification by creating an interagency Task Force to coordinate development of secure digital identity credentials
Policy Domains
Improving Digital Identity Act
Identified Gains
- Identity verification technology companies
- Federal agencies (fraud reduction)
- Consumers (identity theft protection)
- State governments (standardized framework)
Identified Costs
- Federal agencies (reporting requirements)
- State governments (implementation costs)
- Privacy advocates (expanded digital tracking concerns)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with amendments
Ms. Sinema (for herself and Ms. Lummis) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal agencies providing digital services, Federal agency IT departments
Cybersecurity consulting firms, Federal IT contractors, Identity management and authentication technology companies
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the Improving Digital Identity Task Force
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A process to verify the identity or an identity attribute of an individual accessing a service online or through another electronic means
A data element associated with the identity of an individual, including the name, address, or date of birth
A document or other evidence of the identity of an individual issued by a government agency, including a driver's license or passport
The Improving Digital Identity Task Force established under section 4(a)
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