Bill · H.R. 7398· House(119-HR-7398)

Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act

Age: 48 years

California

Introduced: 2/5/2026
Last activity: 2/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Mike Levin
Cosponsors: - 8 - 10

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act," seeks to amend the Passport Act of 1920. The primary goal is to exempt certain individuals from paying specific passport fees. This exemption would apply to anyone who has been awarded the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor. To ensure this works, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense will create a memorandum of understanding. This agreement will help establish documentation requirements and a way to verify an applicant's service records.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill directly benefits veterans who have earned the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor by exempting them from passport fees.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides a financial benefit by exempting decorated veterans from certain passport fees.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill benefits many decorated veterans who are likely to be in the senior age demographic.