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To amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
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Summary of Bill HR 6997
The bill, designated as H.R. 6997 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 9, 2026, aims to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to allow specific public libraries to charge and retain a fee for processing passport applications.
Current Status of Bill HR 6997
Bill HR 6997 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2026. Bill HR 6997 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2026. Bill HR 6997's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 9, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6997
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
53Democrat Cosponsors
25Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6997
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6997
To amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
To amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6997
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