Tag: U.S. passports

  • Congressman introduces legislation to extend validity of expired U.S. passports

    Congressman introduces legislation to extend validity of expired U.S. passports

    Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has introduced the Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 4615) with lead co-sponsor Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) to ensure American citizens are able to travel while the U.S. State Department addresses serious delays in processing passport applications. Smith’s legislation would require the U.S. Secretary of State to establish an expedited…

  • County clerk advises residents to apply for passports well in advance

    County clerk advises residents to apply for passports well in advance

    Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents to apply for passports well in advance of any planned travel because the U.S. Department of State is experiencing significant passport processing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the Department of State largely shut down its passport processing services to prevent the spread of…