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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I think it is a great idea. I'm surprised it was not put in place in some form prior to now.
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It looks like this passed Congress if i read it right!
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/91
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/91
H.R.91 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Veterans Identification Card Act 2015 | Congress.gov |...
Summary of H.R.91 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Veterans Identification Card Act 2015
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I agree , I can easily carry my VA I'D CARD. I have to fold my dd-214 in order to carry it in my wallet
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I do like this idea; mostly, I am pretty tired of seeing "stolen valor" videos. If there was an easy way for a veteran to be able to show people that you are, in fact, a real veteran. I'm a little unsure about it replacing the DD214, because isn't the DD214 used to verify certain other information, such as awards received, specific service dates, etc? Also, I would be concerned about who would produce and issue the ID cards; doesn't this open another avenue for fakery? What if there were some sort of indication on an existing driver's license?
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In the state of Tennessee where I live you can bring you DD214 to the drivers license office and they will put your military status on your drivers license. This keeps me from carrying my DD214 around but also I don't have to keep up with another card. Comes in real handy getting that veteran discount at Home Depot.
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The title of the article about "replacing" the DD214/215 is unclear. Will the card have details (service and dates and awards) like the DD214/215. If not, it will help, but still not do all the forms do.
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This is a great idea to quickly verify a veteran's status; however, it should not replace the DD Form 214 because there is much more information on the DD Form 214 than simply, "You Served." The DD Form 214 lists a person's awards, military training, length of service, character of service, and reentry eligibility. I think the government should issue all veterans an ID in addition to the DD Form 214. A veteran's ID is great to quickly prove veteran status, but there are times that more information about the veteran's service is necessary.
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