Bill Mandating TSA Report on Digital IDs Advances to House

Bipartisan legislation aimed at studying the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of digital identification systems has advanced to the House floor after clearing a key committee. The bill, introduced by Representatives Clay Higgins (R-La.) and Bill Foster (D-Ill.), mandates that TSA produce a report on the impact of digital IDs on U.S. homeland security.

Currently, nine states offer mobile driver’s licenses that are compatible with TSA’s Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units, with 27 airports across the U.S. accepting such digital IDs. Travelers can add their state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards to their phones via a TSA-approved digital ID app or digital wallet.

During the committee markup, Higgins, who chairs the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, expressed his support for TSA’s adoption of digital IDs but emphasized the need to understand the associated risks and benefits fully. He stressed the importance of the federal government using advanced technology to protect the homeland while respecting citizens’ privacy.

The proposed legislation requires the TSA to submit a comprehensive report within 180 days of its passage. The report should detail the current state of digital identity ecosystems, the homeland security value of these technologies in the transportation sector, and include an analysis of their benefits and risks. It should also explain how these tools enhance homeland security and provide a competitive advantage for the U.S.

The TSA has recently been deploying its advanced Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) units at multiple airports, including Pittsburgh International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport. These CAT-2 units use facial recognition technology to verify travelers’ identities by comparing real-time photos with government-issued IDs. The agency plans to install these units at over 400 airports in the coming years.

Source: NextGov

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June 18, 2024 – by Cass Kennedy and Alex Perala

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