Posted on Jul 6, 2015
GOOD IDEA? Veterans ID Cards could replace DD-214. Bill Passes House & Senate
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Share your thoughts on a Veterans ID Card replacing the DD Form 214.
On Monday, the U.S. Senate amended and passed with unanimous consent a bill from a Florida congressman which ensures every veteran receives an ID card from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs without burdening taxpayers. The House passed the bill last month with 402 representatives backing it and no votes cast against it.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the Veterans ID Card Act earlier this year. Buchanan’s bill would ensure all veterans receive ID cards from the VA instead of just those who served 20 years in the armed forces or are seeking medical treatment for service-related wounds.
In pushing his bill in recent months, Buchanan has noted veterans are forced to carry DD-214 paperwork, which contains sensitive information including Social Security numbers, and an ID card would be more convenient and would do a better job of keeping their personal information secure.
“A simple, standardized ID card will make life easier for our veterans and serve as a reminder that our brave service men and women deserve all the respect a grateful nation can offer," Buchanan said on Tuesday.
Buchanan insisted his bill was budget neutral since veterans who opted for the ID card would have a small fee which the VA secretary would examine every five years.
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/buchanans-bill-replace-dd-214-veterans-id-card-passes-senate-without-opposition
On Monday, the U.S. Senate amended and passed with unanimous consent a bill from a Florida congressman which ensures every veteran receives an ID card from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs without burdening taxpayers. The House passed the bill last month with 402 representatives backing it and no votes cast against it.
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the Veterans ID Card Act earlier this year. Buchanan’s bill would ensure all veterans receive ID cards from the VA instead of just those who served 20 years in the armed forces or are seeking medical treatment for service-related wounds.
In pushing his bill in recent months, Buchanan has noted veterans are forced to carry DD-214 paperwork, which contains sensitive information including Social Security numbers, and an ID card would be more convenient and would do a better job of keeping their personal information secure.
“A simple, standardized ID card will make life easier for our veterans and serve as a reminder that our brave service men and women deserve all the respect a grateful nation can offer," Buchanan said on Tuesday.
Buchanan insisted his bill was budget neutral since veterans who opted for the ID card would have a small fee which the VA secretary would examine every five years.
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/buchanans-bill-replace-dd-214-veterans-id-card-passes-senate-without-opposition
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Great idea. I really hate having to take my DD214 to anyone to prove that I am a veteran. There is a lot of PII (Personally Identifiable Information) that in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Usually all the DD-214 is used for is just to verify that you served in a military branch. All of the other information (which is mostly redacted depending on what you did) is not really important or useful to in most cases. Just in case you are wondering I also feel that the Social Security card should be changed to something like a CAC with every person having a pin and password. Not a piece of paper that is so easily lost or damaged.
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PO3 Nichalas Enser
Definitely, PO1 Sojourner "Chancy" Phillips !
Take that a step further and have one card, that includes the SS information, Service information, et cetera. Then, you could allow access to the 'part' or 'parts' that you think a requester requires.
Not a fan of multiple 'official IDs' - and, definitely, no paper. Sure, keep a paper backup in a safe location, but one secure card for all use would be perfect.
Take that a step further and have one card, that includes the SS information, Service information, et cetera. Then, you could allow access to the 'part' or 'parts' that you think a requester requires.
Not a fan of multiple 'official IDs' - and, definitely, no paper. Sure, keep a paper backup in a safe location, but one secure card for all use would be perfect.
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I feel the biggest thing is not burdening taxpayers with something that could be easily proven for identification. DD-214 does the same thing. Maybe it can help enforce the Stolen Valor Act.
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Excellent Idea, my DD-214 takes up too much space in my wallet, and I keep forgetting to get it added to my license at renewal time!
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I'm all for it. It would certainly make it easier for veterans to get anything they need if they can have all the required information in a single easy to access card.
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This will Indeed make life alot eaiser for all and gives the Veteran an added sence of security not having to tote their DD form 214
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I love this idea. Having proof of service right in my wallet is much easier than carrying around a DD214
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This really would make it easier for reservists. DD214s were not and still may not be issued to reservists for a variety of reasons. Even gray area reservists don't have a DD214 when they retire. Non-military enities simply do not understand that the DD214 is an administrative document that was never intended to be used like it is being used today. On top of that, it is a fragile piece of paper - often onion skin paper for older veterans.
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