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.
Public Libraries: Passport Application Services
Legislative Progress
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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Introduced in Senate
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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.
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