S. 3733 · On the floor · International Affairs

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.

What it does

Authorizes the Secretary of State to permit public libraries organized as nonprofits or trusts to serve as passport acceptance facilities and collect and retain the execution fee.
Requires the Secretary of State to authorize within 30 days any public library that previously served as a passport acceptance facility and complied with regulations to collect and retain execution fees.
Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress within 30 days on compliance with the requirement to authorize previously-serving passport libraries or provide an explanation for noncompliance.
Amends the Passport Act to expand the definition of entities authorized to accept passport applications to include public libraries meeting the Secretary's requirements.

Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations