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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.

USA119th CongressS-3733| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2026
John Fetterman

John Fetterman

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to serve as passport acceptance facilities . It specifically allows libraries organized as non-governmental organizations, non-profits, or trusts to collect and retain the execution fee for passport applications, provided they comply with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State. The legislation further requires the Secretary of State to authorize any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility and was in compliance with regulations, within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress within the same timeframe, documenting compliance or explaining any non-compliance with this mandate. A conforming amendment updates existing law to explicitly include public libraries, alongside State officials, local governments, and the United States Postal Service, as entities authorized to collect and retain these passport application execution fees .
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Timeline
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • January 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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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.

USA119th CongressS-3733| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2026
This bill amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to serve as passport acceptance facilities . It specifically allows libraries organized as non-governmental organizations, non-profits, or trusts to collect and retain the execution fee for passport applications, provided they comply with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State. The legislation further requires the Secretary of State to authorize any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility and was in compliance with regulations, within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress within the same timeframe, documenting compliance or explaining any non-compliance with this mandate. A conforming amendment updates existing law to explicitly include public libraries, alongside State officials, local governments, and the United States Postal Service, as entities authorized to collect and retain these passport application execution fees .
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Timeline
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • January 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
John Fetterman

John Fetterman

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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