Dear John, As schools let out and the summer gets underway, millions of Americans will begin preparations for planned summer trips. I wanted to reach out with a reminder to make sure your passport is up-to-date before it's too late. With so many Americans planning to travel, the United States Department of State is experiencing delays in processing passport applications, leaving thousands of people waiting anxiously for their passport to arrive. The best way to avoid last minute passport stress is to check the expiration date on your current US Passport now. If your passport is set to expire within 6 months of your planned travel, please visit Bera.House.gov/passports  to learn more about the steps for applying for an updated passport.