Lets public libraries process passport applications and keep the fees.
This bill would let many public libraries across the country process passport applications. This means people applying for passports would have more places to go, potentially closer to home. Libraries would also get to keep a fee for each application they process, which could help support their services.
Today, only post offices and state or local government offices can process passport applications and keep the fees. After this bill, many public libraries would also be able to process passport applications and keep the fees, giving people more local options for this service.
HR 6997 · 119th Congress · January 9, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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