To authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes.

11/22/2024, 11:56 AM

This bill authorizes the Department of State to expand certain passport application processing services and directs related changes.

The bill requires the State Department to increase (1) the number of companies certified to provide expedited processing (formally known as hand-carry courier services) of passport applications, and (2) the daily maximum number of passport applications that passport offices may accept from certified passport expeditors.

The bill also authorizes the State Department to designate notaries public, among others, as passport acceptance agents.

Additionally, the bill provides that passports issued 180 days or more after the bill's enactment shall expire on the passport holder's birthday.

Bill 118 hr 8234, titled "To authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes," aims to expand the pool of individuals who are eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents. Currently, passport acceptance agents are individuals who are authorized to accept passport applications on behalf of the US Department of State.

The bill seeks to give the Secretary of State the authority to designate additional persons, beyond the current designated officials, who can serve as passport acceptance agents. This expansion of eligibility is intended to streamline the passport application process and make it more convenient for individuals to apply for passports.

In addition to authorizing the Secretary of State to designate additional passport acceptance agents, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the bill text, but may include measures to improve the efficiency and accessibility of the passport application process. Overall, Bill 118 hr 8234 is focused on increasing the number of individuals who can serve as passport acceptance agents, with the goal of making the passport application process more efficient and accessible for US citizens.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 8234
Introduced on
2024-05-02
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/2/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of State to expand certain passport application processing services and directs related changes.

The bill requires the State Department to increase (1) the number of companies certified to provide expedited processing (formally known as hand-carry courier services) of passport applications, and (2) the daily maximum number of passport applications that passport offices may accept from certified passport expeditors.

The bill also authorizes the State Department to designate notaries public, among others, as passport acceptance agents.

Additionally, the bill provides that passports issued 180 days or more after the bill's enactment shall expire on the passport holder's birthday.

Bill 118 hr 8234, titled "To authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes," aims to expand the pool of individuals who are eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents. Currently, passport acceptance agents are individuals who are authorized to accept passport applications on behalf of the US Department of State.

The bill seeks to give the Secretary of State the authority to designate additional persons, beyond the current designated officials, who can serve as passport acceptance agents. This expansion of eligibility is intended to streamline the passport application process and make it more convenient for individuals to apply for passports.

In addition to authorizing the Secretary of State to designate additional passport acceptance agents, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the bill text, but may include measures to improve the efficiency and accessibility of the passport application process. Overall, Bill 118 hr 8234 is focused on increasing the number of individuals who can serve as passport acceptance agents, with the goal of making the passport application process more efficient and accessible for US citizens.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Immigration

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Committee:  Foreign Affairs
Committee:  Foreign Relations

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/18/2024

This bill authorizes the Department of State to expand certain passport application processing services and directs related changes.

The bill requires the State Department to increase (1) the number of companies certified to provid...

Latest Action11/21/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.