SB2249: Passport Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
Here is how to read this bill
Start with the summary
It says what the bill does in plain language. The official text is one tab over.
Check where it is
The status badge says how far it has gotten. The History tab lists every step.
Follow it
We will email you when it moves. You need a free account.
Tell someone who votes on it
Email or call the sponsor, or find your own representatives, from the actions panel.
Bill information
Summary
A bill to improve the timeliness, resiliency, and transparency of passport processing operations, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Passport Act of 2023 aims to speed up passport processing, make the system more reliable during disruptions, and increase openness about how the State Department operates passport services. The bill affects Americans who need or renew passports for travel. It has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for consideration. The bill's sponsors include Senators James Lankford, Pete Ricketts, and Rick Scott.
AI-generated summary
What can I do?
It's early in the process — messages to the sponsor and your representatives carry the most weight right now.
Contact Your Representatives
Calling or emailing is the most direct way to weigh in — offices tally constituent contacts.
Find Your RepresentativesShare This Bill
Sharing helps others in your district get informed and involved.
SB2249: Passport Act of 2023