FAST Passports Act

The FAST Passports Act requires the Department of State to develop a strategy within 180 days to improve passport application processing. The strategy must focus on better internal communication among passport offices and ensure U.S. citizens and their congressional representatives receive timely updates on application status. It specifically aims to reduce delays by standardizing communication channels and response times. This bill directly affects the Department of State's passport operations and the experience of citizens applying for passports. The strategy must be submitted to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee.