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Free Document Replacement After Disasters: Passports and Licenses

This act aims to ease the burden on individuals affected by major disasters like hurricanes or floods. If you lose essential documents such as your passport or driver's license, you will not have to pay fees for their replacement. This provides financial relief during a difficult time.
Key points
Automatic waiver of fees for replacing passports and driver's licenses for individuals affected by major disasters.
Requires the President, in consultation with state governors, to provide these fee waivers.
Government agencies (Department of State, USCIS) must publicly announce the availability of these waivers.
Agencies will report to Congress annually on the number of waivers granted and their costs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_566
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REPLACE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_566.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic waiver of fees for replacing passports and driver's licenses for individuals affected by major disasters.
  • Requires the President, in consultation with state governors, to provide these fee waivers.
  • Government agencies (Department of State, USCIS) must publicly announce the availability of these waivers.
  • Agencies will report to Congress annually on the number of waivers granted and their costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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