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Community Passport Services Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-6997| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2026
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (18)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Community Passport Services Access Act," amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to expand the entities authorized to process passport applications. It specifically allows the Secretary of State to designate certain public libraries as passport acceptance facilities, enabling them to collect and retain the execution fee for passport applications. To qualify, these libraries must be organized as non-governmental, non-profit, charitable organizations or trusts and comply with all prescribed regulations. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of State authorize any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility and was compliant with regulations before the bill's enactment, within 30 days. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress detailing compliance with this mandate or providing an explanation for any non-compliance. These changes aim to enhance community access to passport services by leveraging public library infrastructure.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Community Passport Services Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-6997| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2026
This bill, titled the "Community Passport Services Access Act," amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to expand the entities authorized to process passport applications. It specifically allows the Secretary of State to designate certain public libraries as passport acceptance facilities, enabling them to collect and retain the execution fee for passport applications. To qualify, these libraries must be organized as non-governmental, non-profit, charitable organizations or trusts and comply with all prescribed regulations. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of State authorize any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility and was compliant with regulations before the bill's enactment, within 30 days. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress detailing compliance with this mandate or providing an explanation for any non-compliance. These changes aim to enhance community access to passport services by leveraging public library infrastructure.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (18)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

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