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Passport Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 10:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 2249

Bill 118 s 2249, also known as the Passport Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to make changes to the process of obtaining and renewing passports for US citizens.

One of the key provisions of the Passport Act of 2023 is the implementation of a new system for expedited passport processing. This system aims to reduce the wait times for individuals who need their passports quickly, such as for emergency travel or business purposes. The bill also includes measures to improve the security of passports, including the use of advanced technology to prevent counterfeiting and fraud.

Additionally, the Passport Act of 2023 seeks to streamline the passport application process by allowing for online submission of applications and supporting documents. This is intended to make it easier and more convenient for individuals to apply for or renew their passports. Overall, the Passport Act of 2023 is focused on modernizing and improving the passport issuance process in order to better serve the needs of US citizens. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Current Status of Bill S 2249

Bill S 2249 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill S 2249 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2023.  Bill S 2249's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2249

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2249

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2249

Passport Act of 2023
Passport Act of 2023
A bill to improve the timeliness, resiliency, and transparency of passport processing operations, and for other purposes.

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