S. 4133 — REAL ID Modernization Act

Summary

REAL ID Modernization Act

This bill revises requirements for obtaining driver's licenses and personal identification cards under the REAL ID Act of 2005.

Specifically, the bill

permits electronic and mobile driver's licenses,
allows electronic submission of required information,
permits a digital photograph to be one that is already on file with the state if the photograph was taken during the six-year period preceding the application,
repeals the authorization for the Department of Transportation to make grants to states for conforming with standards,
requires aircraft operators and third party reservation entities to notify passengers about this bill's requirement, and
eliminates documentation requirements for Social Security numbers and permanent addresses.

2020-07-01
Introduced in Senate
2020-07-01
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2020-07-22
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2020-12-07
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-303.
2020-12-07
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-303.
2020-12-07
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.