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US HB270

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Neal Dunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to waive costs associated with evacuating U.S. citizens from abroad when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism

  • Applies specifically to the repatriations loan program, which currently requires evacuated citizens to repay the government for evacuation expenses

  • Amends Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671) by adding a new subsection (e)

  • Introduced January 9, 2025 by Rep. Dunn of Florida and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Legislative Description

To authorize the waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs1/9/2025

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