HR 4410
Cutting Passport Backlog Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the backlog of passport applications by extending the Department of State’s authority to hire temporary employees for passport services. Specifically, it modifies the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 to allow the agency to hire temporary staff for a period of five years instead of three. This expanded hiring authority is intended to increase the capacity of the passport processing system and expedite the issuance of passports. The bill focuses solely on expanding the Department of State’s hiring capabilities.
Key provisions
- Extends the special hiring authority for passport services.
- Increases the duration of the hiring period from 3 years to 5 years.
- Authorizes the Department of State to employ temporary staff.
- Aims to improve passport processing efficiency.
Who is affected
- U.S. Citizens
- Applicants seeking U.S. passports
Notable changes
- Increases the length of time the Department of State can hire temporary passport processing staff.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4410
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 to extend the special hiring authority for passport services.
This Act may be cited as the Cutting Passport Backlog Act
.
Section 6101 of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 (22 U.S.C. 211a note) is amended by striking 3-year period
and inserting 5-year period
.