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Safeguarding Personal Information: Repealing REAL ID Act

This Act aims to enhance citizens' privacy protection by repealing the REAL ID Act of 2005. This means federal requirements for identification document standards, which raised data collection concerns, will be removed. As a result, citizens may experience greater freedom regarding the data required for federal identification.
Key points
Elimination of federal requirements for identification document standards, potentially impacting how citizens are identified at the federal level.
Increased protection of privacy and civil liberties by removing provisions that raised concerns about personal data collection.
Amendments to provisions concerning benefits for Afghanistan nationals and grants to States that were linked to the REAL ID Act.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2769
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Personal Information Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2769.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elimination of federal requirements for identification document standards, potentially impacting how citizens are identified at the federal level.
  • Increased protection of privacy and civil liberties by removing provisions that raised concerns about personal data collection.
  • Amendments to provisions concerning benefits for Afghanistan nationals and grants to States that were linked to the REAL ID Act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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