HR 1338
Replace act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:15 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act (REPLACE Act), aims to simplify the process for replacing lost or destroyed federal documents like passports and visas after a major disaster. It requires the President to automatically waive fees for individuals and households affected by declared disasters who have lost these critical documents and are receiving federal assistance. The legislation also mandates that the State Department and USCIS publicly announce these waivers and submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of waivers granted and the associated costs.
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