Rubio launches commemorative 250th anniversary passports

Rubio plan would allow users to upload passport photos using their phones

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department is developing a system that would allow Americans to take and upload passport photos from their phones or computers as part of a broader effort to modernize the passport application process and reduce wait times. Speaking last week at a reception for the State Department’s launch of a commemorative passport marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, Rubio outlined plans to let applicants comp…

Rubio launches commemorative 250th anniversary passports

Photo: Alamy The U.S. State Department recently lauded the launch of a fun new commemorative design for U.S. passports just in time for America's 250th anniversary. During a reception celebrating the launch of the limited-edition “Patriot Passport” for the semiquincentennial celebration, Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the commemorative design, as well as future changes

Changes Are Coming For All U.S. Passports. Here's What's Planned

When the federal government announced the limited-edition passport with Donald Trump’s likeness on it, I figured it was a “one and done” for U.S. passports. Turns out passport officials apparently have a few more things up their governmental sleeve. On July 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio went to a reception for the Consular Affairs patriot passport launch and spoke of the upcoming changes: How Passports May Arrive Boxed While at the reception…