US HR5233

Bill

To amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to make certain improvements with respect to expenditure and other authorities, and for other purposes.

Introduced
08/18/2023

In Committee
08/18/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to make certain improvements with respect to expenditure and other authorities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to make several improvements to the Passport Act of June 4, 1920. It would make permanent the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative fee, extend the authority to use passport fees to cover the costs of providing consular services through fiscal year 2028, and require the Department of State to modernize its consular systems and study the feasibility of providing urgent, in-person passport services to areas with long travel times to existing passport agencies. The bill also grants the Secretary of State special hiring authority for passport services positions, requires quarterly reports on passport wait times, mandates the inclusion of travel advisories in U.S. passports, directs the Secretary to develop a strategy for ensuring reasonable access to passport services, and enhances the National Passport Information Center's capabilities and transparency.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (23)

Buddy Carter (R)*, Gus Bilirakis (R), Yadira Caraveo (D), John Carter (R), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R), Juan Ciscomani (R), Sharice Davids (D), Byron Donalds (R), Ruben Gallego (D), Michael Guest (R), Ashley Hinson (R), Susie Lee (D), Max Miller (R), Cory Mills (R), Seth Moulton (D), Zach Nunn (R), Chris Pappas (D), María Salazar (R), Adam Schiff (D), Elise Stefanik (R), Dina Titus (D), Daniel Webster (R), Rudy Yakym (R),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 08/18/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5233/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5233/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5233/BILLS-118hr5233ih.pdf

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