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Redirecting IRS Funds for Faster Passport Issuance.

This bill reallocates $25 million from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to the Department of State Passport Office. The aim is to hire new staff, which should speed up the passport issuance process for citizens. A portion of these funds will be directed to passport offices in New York.
Key points
25 million dollars will be taken from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget.
These funds will be used to hire new employees at passport offices, aiming to reduce passport waiting times.
10 million dollars of this amount is specifically allocated for passport offices in New York State.
Any unused funds will be returned to the Treasury to reduce the national debt.
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Print number: 118_HR_4810
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4810.

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 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 25 million dollars will be taken from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget.
  • These funds will be used to hire new employees at passport offices, aiming to reduce passport waiting times.
  • 10 million dollars of this amount is specifically allocated for passport offices in New York State.
  • Any unused funds will be returned to the Treasury to reduce the national debt.
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. Santos, George [R-NY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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