# 117-hr-8821: IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act

117-hr-8821, IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL); status Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8227) (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8821
- Congress: 117
- Title: IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
- Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8227)
- Introduced: 2022-09-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to certain individuals in the United States an identification (ID) for the purpose of allowing such individuals to satisfy ID requirements. Such ID must include a photograph and specified information, as well as security features. It shall be valid for a 10-year period. To receive an ID, an individual must be at least 14 years of age. The SSA must develop and implement a campaign to educate the public with respect to the ID, including how an individual can receive and use it. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must develop and implement a process that enables individuals to apply for the ID through the USPS, including a process for a first-time ID and renewal, modeled after the process for passport applications. The bill establishes a Task Force on Federal Identification Cards for the purpose of determining the requirements to produce and make available the ID. The task force shall (1) issue a report on the requirements, including a requirement that the SSA and the USPS establish procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information obtained with respect to individuals who seek assistance in obtaining the ID; and (2) develop and publish recommendations for voluntary best practices for nonprofit organizations and entities that provide services to vulnerable populations with respect to how such organizations and entities can assist individuals to obtain the ID.

## Cosponsors (12)

- Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2022-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2022-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2022-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2022-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2022-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2022-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2022-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2022-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] (D-MN), 2022-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8821 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8821)

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- [117-hr-8297: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8297)
- [117-hr-6860: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6860)
- [117-hres-915: Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Acco…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-915)
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- [117-hr-6015: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6015)
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