Tens of thousands of veterans need IDs to find jobs, housing, medical care, and more. In 2022, Project ID will demand that state legislatures across the country expand access to IDs to veterans by passing legislation that provides #freeidsforvets.
Veterans need IDs for housing. According to the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1, on a single night in January 2020, 37,252 veterans were experiencing homelessness in the US, 8% of all homeless adults.
Veterans need IDs for medical care. According to medical researchers, in 2019, 1.5 million veterans remained uninsured and 2.0 million went without needed care due to cost.
A current and valid government-issued ID is required for a Veteran ID Card issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA Cards cannot be used to:
Prove eligibility for any federal benefits
Access military bases or installations
Present as a form of identification at the airport
Check into a VA hospital
Show as proof of retirement from the Armed Forces
In 2022, Project ID Action Fund will work with state legislatures to provide free IDs to veterans. Our fight to increase access to IDs for the over 21 million American adults who do not have ID starts here. But we need your help:
Donate to our campaign.
Volunteer to make phone calls, write letters, and fight for change in your state.
Connect us with veteran’s organizations advocating for better lives and opportunities for veterans.