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Foxx supports temporary international travel requirements change
Washington, DC,
June 11, 2007
U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx today applauded the recent changes to the State Department rules governing the use of passports for international travel. The State Department recently decided to allow travelers to show proof of a pending pas
U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx today applauded the recent changes to the State Department rules governing the use of passports for international travel. The State Department recently decided to allow travelers to show proof of a pending passport application for those who have been affected by the massive delays in new passport processing. Last week Foxx sent a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, urging immediate action to alleviate the problems faced by millions of Americans awaiting approval of their applications. “On a daily basis, our offices are inundated by concerns from frustrated constituents who cannot get their applications processed in time for their travel plans,” Rep. Foxx said in the letter to Secretary Rice. “These delays are unnecessary and burdensome, leaving some without the proper documentation for international travel.” Congresswoman Foxx’s office receives between 25 and 35 requests for assistance on passport matters each day. The temporary changes to the international travel requirements will allow constituents who have not received their passport due to delays in application processing to follow through with any plans they have for international travel. “By creating temporary rules the State Department has taken a vital first step in solving the problem of huge delays in passport applications,” Foxx said. “I urge Secretary Rice to deal with the systemic passport processing problem and implement long-term solutions that will help us avoid a similar crisis in the future.” ### |