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Public Libraries Can Charge Passport Fees

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Public Libraries Can Charge Passport Fees

IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026

In Senate1 month ago

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Senate

House

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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Why This Matters

This bill allows specific public libraries to charge and keep fees for processing passport applications.

If you apply for a passport at a participating library, they can charge you a fee for processing your application.

Who this affects

Library patrons · Passport applicants

What changes is this bill making?

1Certain public libraries can now collect and keep fees for processing passport applications.
2Libraries that previously accepted passport applications will be authorized to continue this service within 30 days of the bill's enactment.

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Bill Progress3 of 4

Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.

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Senate

House

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IntroducedJan 29

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Senate

HouseCurrent

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

President

The President

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Updates Government Publishing Office Operations

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