# 116-hr-8214: Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020

116-hr-8214, Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL); status Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8214
- Congress: 116
- Title: Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced: 2020-09-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to continue a cybersecurity program to support the development of voluntary and cost-effective management standards, metrology, testbeds, and conformance criteria, taking into account appropriate user concerns. NIST shall develop and implement a comprehensive forward-looking investment strategy for identity management research and development and standards focused on enabling the use and adoption of modern digital identity solutions that align with criteria set forth by this bill. NIST shall develop, and periodically update, a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes as a guide for federal, state, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

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- 116-hr-8433: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8395: COVID–19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8345: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8270: I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8044: Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-8214 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8214)

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- [116-hr-8433: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8433)
- [116-hr-8395: COVID–19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8395)
- [116-hr-8345: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8345)
- [116-hr-8270: I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8270)
- [116-hr-8044: Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8044)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8214 (as of 2025-11-18).