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.

This bill amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to serve as passport acceptance facilities . It specifically allows libraries organized as non-governmental organizations, non-profits, or trusts to collect and retain the execution fee for passport applications, provided they comply with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State. The legislation further requires the Secretary of State to authorize any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility and was in compliance with regulations, within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress within the same timeframe, documenting compliance or explaining any non-compliance with this mandate. A conforming amendment updates existing law to explicitly include public libraries, alongside State officials, local governments, and the United States Postal Service, as entities authorized to collect and retain these passport application execution fees .