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DemocratBill · H.R. 7782· House(119-HR-7782)

American Passport Card Accessibility Act

Rep. Underwood
Age: 40 years
Illinois
Introduced
3/4/2026
Last activity
3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Lauren Underwood
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``American Passport Card Accessibility Act'', aims to change how passport cards are handled. It would stop the Secretary of State from charging fees for issuing or reissuing a passport card. However, this rule does not apply to any fees charged for expedited processing of these applications. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The bill removes the financial barrier of standard fees for obtaining a passport card.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3

    The removal of passport card fees provides minor financial relief to middle-class families.

  • Would students be better off under this?+3

    Removing passport card fees reduces a minor financial cost for students.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.