HR 6997 United States House · 119th Congress

Community Passport Services Access Act

HR 6997, the Community Passport Services Access Act, allows qualified public libraries to become official passport acceptance facilities and collect the standard execution fee for passport applications. It directly affects non-profit public libraries meeting U.S. State Department regulations, enabling them to serve as passport application sites - expanding access beyond current locations like post offices. Key provisions authorize new libraries to apply for this role and automatically authorize existing libraries that previously accepted passports. The bill also updates the Passport Act to formally include public libraries in the list of authorized acceptance locations. This creates a concrete policy change in where passport services are available to the public.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Jan 9, 2026