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Passport Application Modernization: New Agents and Expiration Date Alignment.

This act aims to streamline the passport application process by authorizing the designation of additional acceptance agents, including notaries employed by reputable companies. It also mandates improvements to hand-carry courier services to speed up application processing. Crucially, new passports will expire on the holder's birth month and day, simplifying renewal tracking for citizens.
Key points
Expanded Acceptance Agents: Notaries employed by established companies can now be designated to accept passport applications, increasing accessibility.
Faster Courier Services: The law requires increasing the number of certified courier companies and their daily application submission limits to speed up urgent processing.
Simplified Expiration Date: New passports will expire on the same month and day as the passport holder's date of birth.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8234
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Process start date: 2024-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To authorize the Secretary of State to designate additional persons eligible to serve as passport acceptance agents, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8234.

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 2024-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Acceptance Agents: Notaries employed by established companies can now be designated to accept passport applications, increasing accessibility.
  • Faster Courier Services: The law requires increasing the number of certified courier companies and their daily application submission limits to speed up urgent processing.
  • Simplified Expiration Date: New passports will expire on the same month and day as the passport holder's date of birth.
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. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6123)

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Migration