This bill amends the Passport Act of 1920 to provide a significant benefit to certain military service members. It specifically exempts individuals who have been awarded the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor from paying certain passport fees . To ensure proper implementation of this exemption, the legislation mandates a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense . This agreement will establish the necessary documentation requirements for eligible passport applications and renewals, and create a mechanism for the Department of Defense to assist in verifying applicants' service records to confirm their eligibility.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act
USA119th CongressHR-7398| House
| Updated: 2/5/2026
This bill amends the Passport Act of 1920 to provide a significant benefit to certain military service members. It specifically exempts individuals who have been awarded the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor from paying certain passport fees . To ensure proper implementation of this exemption, the legislation mandates a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense . This agreement will establish the necessary documentation requirements for eligible passport applications and renewals, and create a mechanism for the Department of Defense to assist in verifying applicants' service records to confirm their eligibility.