H.R.6997

Community Passport Services Access Act

Introduced·1/9/26

Authorizes certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for executing passport applications.

The Community Passport Services Access Act amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to allow certain public libraries to serve as passport acceptance facilities. These libraries can collect and retain the execution fee for passport applications if they meet specific criteria. The Secretary of State must authorize these libraries within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The Act also requires the Secretary to report to Congress on compliance with these provisions.

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 9

House

Introduced in House

Jan 9

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.