Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 418) to establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Feb 10, 2005

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 418 (Real ID Act of 2005).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] · R–TX

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Rules Committee

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Legislative record

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Feb 10, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2005
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H527)
House roll call 27 · Individual votes
Feb 10, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 27).(text: CR H527)
House roll call 27 · Individual votes
Feb 10, 2005
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Feb 10, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 75.
Feb 10, 2005
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H527-536)
Feb 9, 2005
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
Feb 9, 2005
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-4, by Mr. Sessions.
Feb 9, 2005
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-4, by Mr. Sessions.
Feb 9, 2005
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 418. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Feb 9, 2005
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.75, 109th Congress: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 418) to establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/75

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres75/BILLS-109hres75eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.75 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.75, 109th Congress: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 418) to establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/75

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres75/BILLS-109hres75eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:33:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.75 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.75, 109th Congress: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 418) to establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/75

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres75/BILLS-109hres75eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:33:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.75, 109th Congress: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 418) to establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/75

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres75/BILLS-109hres75eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:33:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.75 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.