House Bill 7623
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Passport Backlog Elimination Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7623
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Passport Backlog Elimination Act
This bill requires the Department of State to submit and implement a plan containing specified actionable strategies to eliminate the backlog of passport applications that is due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
July 16, 2020
07/29/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/29/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
07/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:56 PM