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Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia Supports Delaying Real ID Act
By Chris Farris | February 25, 2007
Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia Supports delaying the Real ID Act.
ATLANTA, GA, January 28, 2007 – The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia, a grassroots organization promoting individual freedom, limited government and fiscal responsibility, has issued a position on Senate Bill 5 – delaying implementation of the Real ID Act.
The Federal Real ID Act was rushed through the United States Congress as part of an emergency spending bill for defense and tsunami relief. It contains no provisions for individual privacy or security against identity theft. While the Department of Homeland Security has yet to promulgate final regulations (after missing three deadlines to do so), the expected cost to the citizens of Georgia $184 million dollars. SB 5 authorized the Governor to delay implementation of the Real ID Act until the Department of Homeland Security, develops safe guards so that the act will not compromise the economic privacy or biological sanctity of any citizen or resident of the State of Georgia.”
The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia takes positions in support or opposition to legislation under consideration in the Georgia General Assembly. Our criteria are based on the Liberty Compact we ask all candidates to sign. It states that candidates will work to: restore liberty, shrink government, reduce taxes, abolish programs, and promote the freedom and independence of Georgia citizens.
The Republican Liberty Caucus intends to use the recorded committee and floor votes for SB 5 as part of its review process for 2008 endorsements. We encourage all Republicans who believe in liberty to vote in favor of SB 5.
ABOUT The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia – The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia was chartered to elect and support pro-liberty candidates in Georgia. We endorsed 29 pro-liberty Republicans in 2006, 25 of which now serve in office.
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