HR 457119th CongressIn Committee

Passport Notification Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 15, 2025

Standard Summary

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The Passport Notification Act of 2025 would require the U.S. Department of State to proactively notify U.S. citizens who hold valid, unexpired passports about their passport’s upcoming expiration. The notification must go out no later than 180 days before the passport’s expiration date and must include information on the renewal process and where to submit renewal materials. Notifications can be delivered in electronic or paper form. The requirement applies to passports that are set to expire on or after a date 180 days after enactment. In short, the bill creates a formal reminder system intended to help travelers renew before their passports expire.

Key Points

1Who is notified: United States citizens who currently hold a valid, unexpired passport.
2Timing: Notification must be sent no later than 180 days before the passport’s expiration date.
3Content of notice: The pending expiration date and the renewal process, including where renewal materials can be submitted.
4Form of notification: Notifications may be provided electronically or in paper form.
5Applicability window: Applies to passports expiring on or after the date that is 180 days after the enactment of the Act.

Impact Areas

Primary: U.S. citizens with valid passports, who will receive reminders aimed at preventing travel disruption due to expired documents.Secondary: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau/office handling consular affairs and passport services, which would implement and manage the notification system.Additional impacts: May affect travel planning and renewal behavior, potentially reducing last-minute renewal requests. Could raise considerations about keeping contact information up to date (so notices reach the right people), and it does not specify cost, privacy safeguards, or an enforcement mechanism beyond creating the notification requirement.

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