Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act

# Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act (HR 7398) ## What the Bill Would Do This bill would provide expedited passport services at no cost to military service members who have received the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor. Rather than going through standard passport application procedures and fees, these highly decorated veterans would receive faster processing and waived application costs as a recognition of their service and sacrifice. ## Who It Affects and Key Provisions The bill specifically targets Purple Heart recipients (wounded or killed service members) and Medal of Honor recipients (service members recognized for extraordinary valor). These veterans would benefit from expedited processing times and exemption from standard passport fees, making international travel more accessible to this honored group.

The bill essentially treats passport acquisition as a service benefit for America's most decorated military personnel. ## Current Status As of now, HR 7398 remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) in the 119th Congress but has not advanced beyond the committee stage, meaning it has not yet become law.