The Passport Notification Act of 2025 mandates the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs to proactively inform United States citizens about their passport's impending expiration. This crucial notification must be dispatched 180 days prior to the passport's scheduled expiration date. Each notification will clearly state the pending expiration date and provide comprehensive details regarding the passport renewal process. This includes identifying specific locations where required renewal materials can be submitted, and the notification can be delivered in either electronic or paper format. The provisions of this Act apply to passports set to expire 180 days or more after the law's enactment, ensuring citizens receive ample warning to facilitate timely renewals.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Immigration
Passport Notification Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-457| House
| Updated: 1/15/2025
The Passport Notification Act of 2025 mandates the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs to proactively inform United States citizens about their passport's impending expiration. This crucial notification must be dispatched 180 days prior to the passport's scheduled expiration date. Each notification will clearly state the pending expiration date and provide comprehensive details regarding the passport renewal process. This includes identifying specific locations where required renewal materials can be submitted, and the notification can be delivered in either electronic or paper format. The provisions of this Act apply to passports set to expire 180 days or more after the law's enactment, ensuring citizens receive ample warning to facilitate timely renewals.