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Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4259| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to take into account strengthening identity proofing under the program to support the development of voluntary and cost-effective technical standards, metrology, test beds, and conformance criteria for identity management. NIST shall develop and implement a technical roadmap for identity management research and the development of standards and guidelines focused on enabling the use and adoption of modern digital identity solutions. NIST shall develop and periodically update a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes as a guide for federal, state, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8214
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8214
    Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020


  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4259| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2021 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to take into account strengthening identity proofing under the program to support the development of voluntary and cost-effective technical standards, metrology, test beds, and conformance criteria for identity management. NIST shall develop and implement a technical roadmap for identity management research and the development of standards and guidelines focused on enabling the use and adoption of modern digital identity solutions. NIST shall develop and periodically update a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes as a guide for federal, state, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8214
Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8214
    Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020


  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted