A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.

# Summary of S 3733 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would allow certain public libraries to collect and keep fees when they help people apply for passports. Currently, libraries can execute (process) passport applications, but they typically cannot keep any fees collected—those go elsewhere. This bill would change that by letting libraries retain the fees they collect for this service, giving them additional revenue to support their operations. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects public libraries that offer passport application services and the people who use those services. Libraries could use the retained fees to fund their programs and operations.

The bill would also indirectly affect the State Department, which currently handles passport fees, though the exact financial impact would depend on how many libraries participate and how the fee structure works. **Current Status** As of now, S 3733 is in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by the committee, pass the Senate, pass the House, and be signed by the President.