Pasco Reporter

Washington, DC:  On August 25, 2023, Congressman Gus Bilirakis co-sponsored the Passport Modernization Act.  This important legislation will immediately bring wait times down by requiring the hiring of new staff, modernization of the entire system, and setting an appropriate standard of service for compliance with timely responses.  Bilirakis and his colleagues have been actively pushing back against the Administration and demanding better outcomes for many months.  They’ve held oversight hearings in Washington and written bipartisan letters to the Administration demanding improvement; however, constituents are still experiencing unacceptable delays.  

“Hundreds of my constituents have contacted my office this year seeking help with getting a passport or having one renewed.  The red tape is ridiculous, and it’s simply taking far too long to get the paperwork processed,” said Bilirakis. “Due to the State Department’s ineptness in performing this basic government service within the promised timeframes has caused many Americans to miss pre-planned vacations, weddings, and even the death of loved ones.  Passport delays have cost time, money and an immeasurable amount of stress.  I will not rest until this issue is fixed!”

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