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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
Summary of Bill HR 8234
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 8234
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8234
Bill HR 8234 is currently in the status of Passed in House since November 20, 2024. Bill HR 8234 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2024. Bill HR 8234's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8234
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8234
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8234
To authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8234
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