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Passports for Purple Hearts: Fee Exemption for Honored Veterans

This bill aims to exempt veterans awarded the Purple Heart from passport and passport card fees. This means these individuals will not have to bear the costs associated with obtaining these documents, providing a direct financial benefit to eligible citizens.
Key points
Veterans awarded the Purple Heart will not have to pay for passport issuance.
The fee exemption also includes passport cards, facilitating land and sea travel.
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Print number: 117_HR_1772
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Passports for Purple Hearts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1772.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans awarded the Purple Heart will not have to pay for passport issuance.
  • The fee exemption also includes passport cards, facilitating land and sea travel.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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