Purpose of the National Registry

The registry would serve as a centralized database containing factual information that is already available or can be obtained from public records.

• Maintain accurate identity records.
• Verify citizenship and immigration status.
• Record lawful entry and exit from the United States.
• Improve consistency across government agencies.

Information Included

Each person’s record would include basic identifying information such as:

• Citizenship status.
• Dates of any changes to citizenship or immigration status.
• Outlaw or wanted status.
• Dates and locations of all entries into and departures from the United States and its territories.

Additional Information

The registry could also include other government-issued status information when authorized by law, such as:

• Driver’s license status.
• Aircraft pilot certification status.
• Other government licensing or eligibility records.

Unique Identification

Each individual would receive a unique alphanumeric identification number linked to their registry record.

Identity Verification

To accurately identify individuals, records could include:

• A digitized photograph.
• Other identifying characteristics.
• Potentially DNA-based identification information where authorized by law.

Privacy and Security

The proposal emphasizes that both the information collected and access to it would be strictly controlled.

• Only categories specifically authorized by federal law could be collected.
• Access would be limited to authorized users.
• Security measures would protect sensitive personal information.

Individual Rights

Individuals would have the ability to review and manage their own records.

• Access their own registry information after verifying their identity.
• Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Be informed if restricted security information exists, even if the contents remain confidential.

Protected Personal Information

Certain sensitive information would require the individual’s permission before being stored or shared.

• Medical history.
• Marriage status.
• Other sensitive personal records authorized by law.

Even when permission is granted, access would be limited to approved organizations or professionals, such as healthcare providers.

Policy Goals

• Create a single, accurate identity registry.
• Improve verification of citizenship and immigration status.
• Provide standardized government recordkeeping.
• Protect individual privacy through legal safeguards.
• Give individuals access to and control over their own information.