Akaka-Sununu Bill Repeals Key Aspects Of The Real ID Act
Daniel Akaka and John Sununu have introduced a bill to repeal title II of the Real ID Act. From the press release: [link to http://akaka.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Home&month=12&year=2006&release_id=1461 no longer works]
The Identification Security Enhancement Act (S. 4117) replaces REAL ID with language from the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458), which took a more measured approach in mandating tougher standards for drivers’ licenses and identification cards by requiring that the new guidelines be developed by a shared rulemaking process that would involve all key stakeholders, including state governments and privacy experts.
It’s really great to see some bi-partisan support for our rights for a change. I particularly like the fact that both state governments and privacy experts will be involved. It gives me hope that should this bill pass we’ll actually end up with something sane.
[Via EFF: Deep Links]
Support for our rights? How about our right not to carry ID? is that represented?
I hope that REAL ID can be shut down completely
JRush