The REAL ID Act of 2005 established federal standards for state-issued identification cards to combat terrorism and identity fraud. States must comply to have their IDs accepted for federal purposes like boarding airplanes, but received no federal funding for the estimated $11 billion implementation cost.
REAL ID shows how unfunded mandates create financial burdens on states while addressing national security concerns.
People think REAL ID was optional. States had to comply or their residents could not use driver licenses for federal purposes.
REAL ID shows how unfunded mandates create financial burdens on states while addressing national security concerns.
People think REAL ID was optional. States had to comply or their residents could not use driver licenses for federal purposes.