Passport Fees To Be Eliminated for Certain Veterans Under New Proposed Bill
Summary
A new bill proposes removing passport fees for veterans who have received the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor. The bill is supported by lawmakers from both major political parties and aims to lift financial barriers for these decorated veterans when they travel internationally.Key Facts
- The bill aims to eliminate passport fees for veterans who received the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor.
- Current adult passport fees are $130, plus a $35 execution fee for first-time applicants.
- The bill is known as the Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act.
- It was introduced by Democratic Representative Mike Levin and Republican Representative Jim Baird.
- The bill would amend the Passport Act of 1920 to waive fees for these veterans.
- The legislation has strong backing from veteran organizations.
- The bill was introduced on February 5, 2026, and is currently with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- The Purple Heart is awarded for being wounded or killed in combat, and the Medal of Honor is the highest U.S. military decoration for valor.
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