Larry Pressler: “Most States have laws against the use of false ID's to purchase alcohol, but those laws only target the underage…”

“Most States have laws against the use of false ID's to purchase alcohol, but those laws only target the underage drinker. Nothing prohibits anyone from mailing false ID's from another State. Tough Federal action is needed to really make a difference. Congress needs to crack down on the suppliers--those in the industry of producing and distributing false ID's. Last year, and again this year, I introduced legislation designed to deal with this situation. The amendment I have offered today is similar to this legislation. It seeks to target and punish those in the business of producing and distributing false identification documents nationally. Anyone convicted of distributing false ID's under this provision would face a prison sentence of up to 1 year, a fine, or both. The amendment also would reduce from five to three the number of false ID's that must be in a person's possession to trigger penalties under Federal law. These two changes are needed if we are to make a dent in the volume of false ID's being offered and sold throughout our country. I urge my colleagues to support the amendment.”