Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 2, 2024
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Referred
May 2, 2024
Foreign Affairs · Foreign Relations
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Committee
May 16, 2024
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Nov 21, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of State to expand certain passport application processing services and directs related changes. The bill requires the State Department to increase (1) the number of companies certified to provide expedited processing (formally known as hand-carry courier services) of passport applications, and (2) the daily maximum number of passport applications that passport offices may accept from certified passport expeditors. The bill also authorizes the State Department to designate notaries public, among others, as passport acceptance agents. Additionally, the bill provides that passports issued 180 days or more after the bill's enactment shall expire on the pas...
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Timeline · 10 actions
Nov 21, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 20, 2024
Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 20, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 20, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8234.
Nov 20, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 20, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 16, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 2, 2024
Introduced in House
May 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.