Introduced in House — H.R. 4410

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4410

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 15, 2025

Mr. Lawler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To amend the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 to extend the special hiring authority for passport services.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Cutting Passport Backlog Act.

Sec. 2. Extension of special hiring authority for passport services

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.