House Bill 2168
115th Congress(2017-2018)
First Responders Passport Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2168
Congress
115
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
First Responders Passport Act of 2017
This bill amends the Passport Act of 1920 to waive passport fees for an individual who is operating under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the U.S. government, including a volunteer, to aid a foreign country suffering from a qualifying natural disaster.
The Department of State shall report to Congress on the number of fee waivers for the issuance of passports to first responders.
April 26, 2017
04/26/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/26/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:56 PM