S. 3733In markupSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill would let nonprofit public libraries keep passport fees
Data as of July 16, 2026
Nonprofit public libraries could become passport acceptance sites and keep the execution fee.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill lets public libraries organized as nonprofits, charities, or trusts accept passport applications and keep the execution fee, if they follow State Department rules. It also requires the State Department to re-authorize, within 30 days, any public libraries already offering this service before the law passed, and to report to Congress on that process.
Who does it affect?
This affects nonprofit public libraries that offer or want to offer passport services, and applicants who use libraries to submit passport paperwork.
Why does it matter?
The change could shift some execution-fee revenue from government agencies and the Postal Service to libraries and expand the number of local locations offering passport services. It does not alter passport costs or requirements for applicants.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
A bill 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.
- Introduced:
- January 29, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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