Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6997

Public Libraries: Passport Application Services

Community Passport Services Access Act

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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.

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Jan 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 9, 2026

Introduced in House

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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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