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US SB3733
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to allow public libraries organized as nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, charitable organizations, or trusts to serve as passport acceptance facilities and collect and retain passport execution fees
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Requires the Secretary of State to authorize any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility to resume that role within 30 days of enactment, provided they were in compliance with State Department regulations
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Mandates the Secretary of State submit a report to Congress within 30 days documenting compliance with the authorization requirement or explaining any noncompliance
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Amends the Passport Act of 1920 to add public libraries meeting specified requirements to the list of entities (alongside states, local governments, and USPS) authorized to accept passport applications and retain execution fees
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1/29/2026