To prohibit the Secretary of State from charging a fee for the issuance or reissuance of a passport card.

House Bill

H.R. 7782

119th Congress

To prohibit the Secretary of State from charging a fee for the issuance or reissuance of a passport card.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Underwood

D - IL

Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill would make passport cards completely free by eliminating the government fee currently required to obtain or renew one. Unlike passport books used for international air travel, passport cards are wallet-sized IDs valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. By removing the cost barrier, the bill aims to make this form of identification more accessible to all Americans.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Vote Prediction

To prohibit the Secretary of State from charging a fee for the issuance or reissuance of a passport card.

This bill would make passport cards completely free by eliminating the government fee currently required to obtain or renew one. Unlike passport books used for international air travel, passport cards are wallet-sized IDs valid for land and sea travel to Canad

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This bill would make passport cards completely free by eliminating the government fee currently required to obtain or renew one. Unlike passport books used for international air travel, passport cards are wallet-sized IDs valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. By removing the cost barrier, the bill aims to make this form of identification more accessible to all Americans.

Bill Number: 7782
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Title: To prohibit the Secretary of State from charging a fee for the issuance or reissuance of a passport card.
Bill Number: 7782
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would make passport cards completely free by eliminating the government fee currently required to obtain or renew one. Unlike passport books used for international air travel, passport cards are wallet-sized IDs valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. B

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make passport cards completely free by eliminating the government fee currently required to obtain or renew one. Unlike passport books used for international air travel, passport cards are wallet-sized IDs valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. By removing the cost barrier, the bill aims to make this form of identification more accessible to all Americans.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would eliminate the current $30 fee for adult passport cards and $15 fee for children's passport cards
Passport cards serve as both international travel documents and federally-accepted identification, useful for those who don't have driver's licenses
Could significantly benefit low-income Americans, border community residents, and frequent travelers to nearby countries who currently face financial barriers to obtaining this ID
Would not affect passport book fees, which remain necessary for international air travel

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit Americans living near the Canadian and Mexican borders, seniors and others who may not drive but need federal ID, and low-income individuals who struggle to afford identification documents. By removing the fee, it could help millions access an affordable form of federal identification that also enables cross-border travel to neighboring countries, potentially boosting tourism and family connections while addressing identification accessibility issues.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7782, 119th Congress (2026). "To prohibit the Secretary of State from charging a fee for the issuance or reissuance of a passport card.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7782

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