Exempts Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients from certain passport fees.
The Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act amends the Passport Act of 1920 to exempt individuals awarded the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor from certain passport fees. The Secretary of State, through the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, will collaborate with the Secretary of Defense to establish documentation requirements and a verification mechanism for eligible passport applications and renewals. This change aims to honor and support those who have been awarded these prestigious military honors.
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