Break Free From Domestic Violence Act

House Bill

H.R. 5700

119th Congress

Break Free From Domestic Violence Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emilia Strong Sykes

Representative

Democratic

OH-13

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill aims to improve the process of applying for and receiving U.S. passports. It requires the State Department to develop a plan to streamline communication between different passport offices and provide faster responses to inquiries from Congress and the public.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorEmilia Strong Sykes (D-OH)

Introduced10/6/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

ChamberHouse

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Break Free From Domestic Violence Act

This bill aims to improve the process of applying for and receiving U.S. passports. It requires the State Department to develop a plan to streamline communication between different passport offices and provide faster responses to inquiries from Congress and th

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This bill aims to improve the process of applying for and receiving U.S. passports. It requires the State Department to develop a plan to streamline communication between different passport offices and provide faster responses to inquiries from Congress and the public.

Bill Number: 5700
Sponsor: Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH)
Introduced: 10/6/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Break Free From Domestic Violence Act
Bill Number: 5700
Sponsor: Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 10/6/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve the process of applying for and receiving U.S. passports. It requires the State Department to develop a plan to streamline communication between different passport offices and provide faster responses to inquiries from Congress and the public.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve the process of applying for and receiving U.S. passports. It requires the State Department to develop a plan to streamline communication between different passport offices and provide faster responses to inquiries from Congress and the public.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

The Federal Assistance for Streamlining Travel Passports Act or the FAST Passports ActThis bill requires the Department of State to provide Congress with a strategy to improve the processing of passport applications. The strategy must aim to improve communication within the State Department, particularly among passport offices regarding passport applications. It must also seek to ensure that the State Department provides updates and responses to inquiries from congressional offices and the public within a reasonably short period of time.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the State Department to create a strategy to improve communication and information sharing between its various passport offices.
Seeks to ensure the State Department provides timely updates and responses to questions from Congress and the general public about passport applications.
Focuses on making the passport application process more efficient and responsive to the needs of U.S. citizens.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to faster processing times and better customer service for Americans applying for or inquiring about U.S. passports. This would benefit anyone who needs to obtain or renew a passport, such as travelers, immigrants, and others who require this important identification document.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5700, 119th Congress (2025). "Break Free From Domestic Violence Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5700

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