H.R. 4501 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005
H.R. 4501 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2005, sponsored by Henry Hyde.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 13, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 109-167
What it does
Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to authorize the Secretary of State to establish and collect an additional passport application surcharge in order to cover the costs of meeting the increased passport demand resulting from specified compliance actions under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2006
- Became lawJan 10, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-167. (Jan 10, 2006)
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