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Original Date Announced
February 13, 2026The Associated Press (AP) reports that the Department of State (DOS) has directed nonprofit public-libraries to cease processing passport applications beginning February 13, 2026. Libraries across the country have processed passport applications for decades under the Passport Acceptance Facility program. A DOS spokesperson said the order was given because federal law and regulations “clearly prohibit non-governmental organizations” from collecting and retaining passport-application fees.
The American Library Association estimated that about 1,400 public libraries nationwide, or about 15% of all public libraries, could be affected. Congresspeople from both parties have asked DOS to extend library passport-application processing while legislation to restore libraries' ability to process applications is pending.
Trump 2.0 [ID # 2203]
2026.02.13 Reported: State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications - APEffective Date
February 13, 2026Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Reported Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: CitizenshipAgencies Affected: DOSAssociated or Derivative Policies
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