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Passport Backlog Elimination Act

12/31/2022, 5:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4632

The Passport Backlog Elimination Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4632, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the significant backlog of passport applications that has been causing delays for many Americans seeking to obtain or renew their passports.

The bill proposes several measures to help eliminate the backlog and streamline the passport application process. This includes increasing funding for the Department of State to hire additional staff and improve technology systems to process applications more efficiently. The bill also calls for the implementation of a pilot program to test new methods for expediting passport applications.

Additionally, the Passport Backlog Elimination Act aims to improve communication with applicants by providing regular updates on the status of their applications and implementing measures to address common issues that cause delays. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that passport services are accessible to all Americans, including those in rural or underserved areas. Overall, the Passport Backlog Elimination Act seeks to improve the passport application process and reduce wait times for Americans seeking to obtain or renew their passports. By addressing the backlog and implementing measures to streamline the application process, this bill aims to make the passport application process more efficient and accessible for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 4632

Passport Backlog Elimination Act

This bill requires the Department of State to submit and implement a plan containing specified actionable strategies to eliminate the backlog of passport applications that is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4632

Bill HR 4632 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4632 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4632's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation. as of August 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4632

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4632

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Department of State
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Visas and passports
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4632

To require the Secretary of State to submit a plan to eliminate the backlog of passport applications due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Passport Backlog Elimination Act
Passport Backlog Elimination Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4632

Gerald E. Connolly
Gerald E. Connolly
VirginiaDemocrat
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
NevadaDemocrat
Darren Soto
Darren Soto
FloridaDemocrat
Marilyn Strickland
Marilyn Strickland
WashingtonDemocrat
Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
New JerseyRepublican
Carolyn B. Maloney
Carolyn B. Maloney
New YorkDemocrat

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