To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes.

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for international travel expenses of the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, routine passport service takes less than eight weeks and expedited service takes less than six weeks, and the Secretary submits recommendations to improve passport services and processing times.

Bill 117 hr 4517, titled "To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes," aims to restrict the international travel of the Secretary of State until all passport agencies in the United States are operating at full capacity. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, which are not specified in the title.

The bill appears to be a response to the ongoing issues and delays faced by individuals trying to obtain passports due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. By prohibiting the Secretary of State from traveling internationally until all passport agencies are fully reopened, the bill seeks to prioritize the efficient operation of these agencies and ensure that individuals are able to obtain passports in a timely manner.

It is important to note that the bill does not specify a timeline for when all passport agencies must be fully reopened, nor does it outline any specific measures that the Secretary of State must take to achieve this goal. Additionally, the bill's provisions for "other purposes" are not clearly defined, leaving room for interpretation as to what additional actions or restrictions may be included. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4517 addresses the issue of passport agency operations and international travel by the Secretary of State, but lacks specific details and clarity on how these goals will be achieved and what other purposes may be included in the legislation.