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Two Dated eCFR Views of 6 CFR 37.5
Compares the cited January 1, 2024 and current eCFR views of 6 CFR 37.5 and the text they display.
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What matters now
- eCFR's point-in-time pages are labeled by date, for example 'Displaying the eCFR in effect on 1/01/2024.'
- The January 1, 2024 version of 6 CFR 37.5 states the enforcement rule with no exception clause.
- The current version adds 'Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section' to that same sentence.
- The current version also includes a full paragraph (d) describing phased enforcement.
- The two cited dated views of the same section display different text.
The cited eCFR URLs display 6 CFR 37.5 at two different points: one page says it is in effect on January 1, 2024, while the other is the current view. Those pages display different text. The January 1, 2024 view contains the May 7, 2025 sentence without a paragraph (d) reference; the current view adds “Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section” and displays paragraph (d).
This original record-reading guide is a general reading aid, not cited evidence. It does not depict a source record; the article text and source links provide the facts.
Key points
- eCFR’s point-in-time pages are labeled by date, for example “Displaying the eCFR in effect on 1/01/2024” (eCFR — 1/01/2024 version).
- The January 1, 2024 version of 6 CFR 37.5 states the enforcement rule flatly, with no cross-reference to any exception (eCFR — 1/01/2024 version).
- The current version of the same section qualifies that identical sentence with “Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section” and includes a full paragraph (d) (eCFR — current version).
- The two cited views of the same CFR section display different text.
The two cited views
The dated page identifies itself directly: “Displaying the eCFR in effect on 1/01/2024” (eCFR — 1/01/2024 version). The other cited URL is the current view of the same section. This comparison reports only what these two supplied URLs display; it does not establish how to construct other dated eCFR URLs.
What the 2024 version says
On the page displaying 6 CFR 37.5 as it read on January 1, 2024, the enforcement sentence reads:
“On or after May 7, 2025, Federal agencies shall not accept a driver’s license or identification card for official purposes from any individual unless such license or card is a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card issued by a State that has been determined by DHS to be in full compliance as defined under this subpart.” (eCFR — 1/01/2024 version)
This sentence names the May 7, 2025 deadline and the compliance condition, with no reference to any exception or additional paragraph.
What the current version says
The current version of 6 CFR 37.5 states the same enforcement rule with an added qualifier:
“Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, on or after May 7, 2025, Federal agencies shall not accept a driver’s license or identification card for official purposes from any individual unless such license or card is a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card issued by a State that has been determined by DHS to be in full compliance as defined under this subpart.” (eCFR — current version)
The current version also includes a paragraph (d), not referenced in the January 1, 2024 version’s enforcement sentence:
“Federal agencies may implement the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section through a phased enforcement plan if the agency determines phased implementation is appropriate. Federal agencies that implement phased enforcement plans authorized by this paragraph (d) must: (1) Make a determination that a phased enforcement plan is appropriate in consideration of relevant factors including security, operational feasibility, and public impact; (2) Coordinate the phased enforcement plan with DHS; (3) Make the phased enforcement plan publicly available on the agency’s web page; and (4) Achieve full enforcement of the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section no later than May 5, 2027.” (eCFR — current version)
Text shown side by side
To summarize the difference above:
| Comparison point | January 1, 2024 version | Current version |
|---|---|---|
| Enforcement sentence | States the rule with no exception clause | Adds “Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section” |
| Paragraph (d) reference in enforcement sentence | Not referenced | Referenced, with full text quoted above |
This side-by-side comparison shows the different text displayed by the two cited views of the same section. It does not establish the date on which the change occurred or the legal effect of either version.
What this article does not answer
This article compares only the text displayed by these two supplied eCFR views. It does not determine which version of 6 CFR 37.5 applies to any particular reader’s situation, interpret paragraph (d), or describe how a federal agency has implemented a phased-enforcement plan.
Source links
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-6/chapter-I/part-37/subpart-A/section-37.5 https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2024-01-01/title-6/chapter-I/part-37/subpart-A/section-37.5