This bill allows certain public libraries to act as official locations where you can turn in your passport application. To qualify, the library must be run as a non-profit or charity and follow federal security rules.
Libraries that participate would be allowed to keep the 'execution fee,' which is the extra service charge paid when you apply in person. This money would stay with the library to help pay for its staff and community programs.
The plan requires the government to quickly re-approve libraries that used to offer this service in the past. This must happen within 30 days of the bill becoming law to make sure these locations can start helping people right away.
This change aims to make getting a passport more convenient by adding more locations in local neighborhoods. It helps people who might live far away from a post office or a regional passport agency.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jan 9, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Community Passport Services Access Act
Bill NumberHR 6997
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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