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H.R. 502 108th Congress House

To require identification that may be used in obtaining Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable.

Introduced: January 29, 2003 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement District of ColumbiaEconomics and Public FinanceFederal aid programsFederal employees
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 28, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources.
Jan 29, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 29, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Prohibits any Federal entity, in providing a Federal public benefit or service, from accepting, recognizing, or relying on any identification document that was not issued by a Federal or State authority and that is not subject to verification by a Federal law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agency. Deems any Federal official, employee, contractor, or agent who takes action inconsistent with such prohibition to be acting beyond the scope of his or her authority and to be liable for such action, unless conferred immunity under the Constitution.
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 502: To require identification that may be used in obtaining Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-502/
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"H.R. 502: To require identification that may be used in obtaining Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-502/.
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H.R. 502, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-502/.
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