Congress approves Rep. Vern Buchanan's bill allowing ID cards for U.S. veterans

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s bill allowing all veterans in America to receive an official identification card has been unanimously approved by Congress.

It now goes to President Obama's desk for signing.

The card allows veterans to document their service without carrying around sensitive personal information.

Buchanan represents more than 70,000 veterans in his Southwest Florida congressional district. Buchanan’s district has the second highest number of veterans over the age of 65 in the state.

This story was originally published July 8, 2015 at 1:25 PM with the headline "Congress approves Rep. Vern Buchanan's bill allowing ID cards for U.S. veterans."