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Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act

USA119th CongressHR-7398| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted