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Public Libraries: Passport Application Services

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Senator Fetterman, would allow certain public libraries to serve as official locations where Americans can submit their passport applications.
  • Libraries that qualify—including those run as nonprofits or trusts—would be allowed to collect and keep the processing fee to help fund their own local operations and services.
  • The plan aims to make getting a passport more convenient by adding more locations in local communities, which could help reduce wait times at busy post offices or government buildings.
  • Any library that previously offered this service would be fast-tracked to start again within 30 days of the bill becoming law, provided they follow federal security regulations.
  • The State Department would be responsible for making sure these libraries follow all the standard rules for handling sensitive identity documents and applications.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 29, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.

Bill NumberS 3733
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Cosponsors

(3)
D: 2R: 1

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