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 Summary
Allows certain public libraries to charge a fee for helping people fill out passport applications. Enables these libraries to keep the fee they collect.
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Bill Journey
- Jan 29, 2026
- Jun 17, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects people applying for passports who use public libraries for assistance, as they may need to pay a fee for the service. It also impacts public libraries, which could retain the fees collected for processing passport applications.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic6
- Republican1
Documents
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Cosponsors (8)
- David McCormickRepublican · PA
- Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · CT
- Christopher MurphyDemocrat · CT
- Charles E. SchumerDemocrat · NY
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