119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 9, 2026
H.R. 6997In CommitteeInternational Affairs
Republicans introduce bill expanding passport services to community locations
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA)23 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 9, 2026
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Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
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12 Democrats, 11 Republicans (of 23 shown).
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All 23 cosponsors
12 Democrats · 11 Republicans
Democrats (12)
Dean, MadeleinePA-04
Houlahan, ChrissyPA-06
Scanlon, Mary GayPA-05
Elfreth, SarahMD-03
Ryan, PatrickNY-18
Himes, James A.CT-04
DeLauro, Rosa L.CT-03
Hayes, JahanaCT-05
Lee, SusieNV-03
Tonko, PaulNY-20
Republicans (11)
Smucker, LloydPA-11
Bresnahan, Robert P.PA-08
Kean, Thomas H.NJ-07
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Malliotakis, NicoleNY-11
Thompson, GlennPA-15
Latta, Robert E.OH-05
Bacon, DonNE-02
Hill, J. FrenchAR-02
Miller, Carol D.WV-01
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