House Bill 8493
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Passports for Purple Hearts Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8493
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Passports for Purple Hearts Act
This bill exempts Purple Heart recipients from fees associated with obtaining a passport.
October 1, 2020
10/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:36 PM