Passport Notification Act of 2025
Passport Notification Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Passport Notification Act of 2025 – Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the U.S. State Department to send notifications to American citizens at least six months before their passport expires. These notifications would inform people about how to renew their passport and where they can submit renewal applications. The notices could be sent by email or mail. **Who it affects and why it matters:** This bill would affect all U.S. passport holders.
The goal is to help people keep their passports current and avoid last-minute scrambles to renew them before traveling. By giving people a 180-day advance notice, the legislation aims to reduce missed deadlines and travel disruptions caused by expired passports. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative W. Gregory Steube, a Republican from Florida.
CRS Official Summary
Passport Notification Act of 2025This bill requires the Bureau of Consular Affairs to notify U.S. citizens at least 180 days prior to the date on which their passport is scheduled to expire. The notification must include information on the process for renewal and identify locations where renewal applications may be submitted. The notification may be in electronic or paper form.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.