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REPLACE Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1338 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Feb 13, 2025

What it does

Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act or the REPLACE Act This bill automatically waives the fees to replace certain federal documents (e.g., passports, visas, or immigration documents) destroyed by a major disaster. Under current law, the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may waive replacement fees for these critical documents for individuals or households adversely affected by a major disaster. The bill requires the State Department and USCIS to waive these replacement fees when the documents are destroyed by a major disaster for which assistance is provided under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Feb 13, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 13, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 13, 2025

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