HR 4852 United States House · 118th Congress

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act

HR 4852, the "IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act," requires the Social Security Administration to create and issue free federal identification cards within three years. These cards would be accepted like state driver's licenses for most purposes, including voting and accessing services, and must include a gender option for "X" (unspecified/other identity) alongside male and female. The bill mandates the U.S. Postal Service to handle applications through existing passport-like processes, with free photography and mail-in options, and establishes a Task Force to develop security features and accessibility guidelines. It also sets special validity rules: cards for minors expire at age 18, while those for seniors 65+ remain valid indefinitely after their 10-year term.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 25, 2023 Last action Jul 25, 2023