Passport Act of 1926
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| Long title | An Act to regulate the issue and validity of passports and for other purposes. |
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| Enacted by | the 69th United States Congress |
| Effective | July 3, 1926 |
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| Public law | 69-493 |
| Statutes at Large | 44 Stat. 887 |
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| Titles amended | 22 U.S.C.: Foreign Relations and Intercourse |
| U.S.C. sections created | 22 U.S.C. ch. 4 § 211 et seq. |
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Passport Act of 1926, 22 U.S.C § 211, is a United States statue authorizing the issuance of United States passports and visas for a validity of two years from the issue date. The Act of Congress provided the United States Department of State authority to limit the duration of a passport or visa in accordance with the Immigration Act of 1924.
The H.R. 12495 legislation was passed by the 69th U.S. Congressional session and enacted into law by the 30th President of the United States Calvin Coolidge on July 3, 1926.
See also
External links
- "Decision of Comptroller General - 5 Comp. Gen. 879 ~ Foreign Service Visa Fees". U.S. GAO ~ A-13924. U.S. Government Accountability Office. May 1, 1926.
- "Decision of Comptroller General - 20 Comp. Gen. 624 ~ Passport Fee". U.S. GAO ~ A-15758. U.S. Government Accountability Office. April 11, 1941.
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