Bill · S. 3733· Senate(119-S-3733)

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.

Age: 57 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 1/29/2026
Last activity: 7/27/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
Sponsored by: John Fetterman
Cosponsors: - 7 - 1

International Affairs

Introduced
On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill proposes an amendment to the Passport Act of June 4, 1920. It aims to authorize certain public libraries to serve as passport acceptance facilities. These libraries must be organized as a nongovernmental organization, a nonprofit, a charitable organization, or a trust. Under this authorization, the library can collect and retain the execution fee for a passport application. The Secretary of State is also directed to authorize libraries that previously served as acceptance facilities within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

Yes

Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The expansion of passport acceptance locations to public libraries may increase convenience for residents in areas with many such institutions.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
Providing libraries as passport facilities can increase accessibility for residents in areas where government services may be sparse.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to congressional committees regarding the authorization of libraries.