Statement by Secretary Napolitano on the Introduction of Pass ID in the Senate

The following press release was published by the US Department of Homeland Security on June 15, 2009. It is reproduced in full below.

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 “Today’s introduction of Pass ID in the U.S. Senate brings us closer to greater compliance with federal standards for secure driver’s licenses and better protection against terrorists and other threats nationwide,” said Secretary Napolitano. “Pass ID is a cost-effective, common-sense solution that balances critical security requirements with the input and practical needs of state governments. I am committed to supporting this important bill and it is my hope that Congress will pass it into law as quickly as possible.”

Source: US Department of Homeland Security