House Bill 2847
116th Congress(2019-2020)
No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2847
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act
This bill waives the passport fees for certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces if the family members are traveling abroad to visit the Armed Forces member in the hospital. This waiver applies to the husband, wife, domestic partner, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings of an Armed Forces member.
May 20, 2019
03/04/2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/04/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:22 AM