118th Congress Immigration
H.R. 5233: To amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to make certain improvements with respect to expenditure and other authorities, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill requires various changes to the passport application process and addresses related issues.
The bill requires all U.S. regular passports to contain a written notice advising travelers (1) to check travel.state.gov for updated travel warnings, (2) to register with the Department of State prior to overseas travel, (3) that many countries deny entry to travelers whose passport expires within six months, and (4) to renew their passports within at least one year of the expiration date.
Further, the bill makes permanent existing State Department authority to assess a surcharge on the passport application fee to cover the costs of increased demand prompted by certain legal requirements. This authority currently expires on September 30, 2026.
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For three years starting from this bill's enactment, the State Department may use direct hire authority to expedite the hiring of individuals into Passport and Visa Examining positions (Series 0967).
Finally, the bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress about passport processing wait times, agency plans for a public outreach campaign, and related information.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer R-OROriginal
- Susie Lee D-NVOriginal
- Seth Moulton D-MAOriginal
- Cory Mills R-FLOriginal
- Max Miller R-OHOriginal
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IAOriginal
- Maria Salazar R-FLOriginal
- Adam Schiff D-CAOriginal
- Dina Titus D-NVOriginal
- Daniel Webster R-FLOriginal
- Juan Ciscomani R-AZ
- Yadira Caraveo D-CO
- Gus Bilirakis R-FL
- John Carter R-TX
- Ashley Hinson R-IA
- Elise Stefanik R-NY
- Ruben Gallego D-AZ
- Michael Guest R-MS
- Sharice Davids D-KS
- Rudy Yakym R-IN
- Byron Donalds R-FL
- Chris Pappas D-NH
Who scored on this bill
- 1Earl Carter SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Earl Carter.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.