Two U.S. senators have asked the Treasury Department to explain why it mandates ID.me for TreasuryDirect access despite federal policy favoring Login.gov. Since October 28, ID.me is the only digital login option for managing U.S. savings bonds online, a change that affects investors and taxpayers. The senators argue that Login.gov now meets the Identity Assurance Level 2 requirements that previously justified using ID.me. They requested a response by November 9, asking Treasury to identify any specific security or technical needs that Login.gov cannot satisfy. The inquiry highlights a conflict between recent OMB directives and Treasury's continued reliance on a private identity provider.
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