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H.R. 6526 114th Congress House

To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for…

Official title: To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses an… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 12, 2016 Introduced by: Tom Emmer Republican · Minnesota See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrations
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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.
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 Latest action December 12, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 to eliminate the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security to determine what is considered an "official purpose" for purposes of federal agency acceptance of state-issued drivers' licenses and personal identification cards.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6526: To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6526/
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"H.R. 6526: To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6526/.
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H.R. 6526, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6526/.
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[H.R. 6526: To eliminate the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the definition of the term "official purpose" as it applies to drivers' licenses and personal identification cards, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6526/)
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