Congressman Al Green, Together with State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Councilmember Jeffrey Boney, Announce the Postponement of the Passport Day Event Due to the Ongoing Government[...]

(Houston, TX)-Today, Congressman Al Green, in conjunction with Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds and Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, announced the postponement of the Passport Day event, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, for the Ninth Congressional District of Texas. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies are unable to process applications or interviews in person at this event.

According to the U.S. Department of State, the Passport Office currently remains fully operational with no change to its regular hours or services. Constituents may continue to apply for passports online through the Online Passport Renewal system, at U.S. Postal Acceptance Facilities, and at designated Non-Postal Facilities. Applicants are encouraged to visit Travel.State.Govor call 1-877-487-2778 for updates on agency operations, verify facility hours, and appointment requirements.

For those seeking Global Entry, either new or existing applicants should visit CBP.Gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programsor call 1-877-227-5511. This U.S. Customs and Border Protection website will allow you to review the latest operations updates, eligibility information, access the Trusted Traveler Program account site, schedule an appointment at the nearest Enrollment Center, or review requirements for the Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) process.

Congressman Al Green stated, "President Trump and the Republicans' government shutdown has disrupted vital outreach efforts that directly serve our community. Events such as Passport Day are designed to make government services more accessible for families, travelers, and those who may not have the means or time to visit federal offices during regular business hours. My staff and I are going to continue to be available to assist with constituents' needs. I also remain committed to rescheduling this event after agency operations resume so that constituents can receive the assistance they deserve. Please contact my office at 713-383-9234, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to get help with your federal agency needs."