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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 10, 2017International Affairs
H.R. 425

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 1, 2017)

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to authorize the Department of State to: (1) refuse to issue a passport to an individual who has aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise helped a foreign terrorist organization designated pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (2) revoke a passport previously issued to any such individual;

A person whose passport is denied or revoked may request a State Department hearing within 60 days of receiving notice of such action.

If the State Department refuses to issue or revokes a passport, or if subsequent to a hearing the State Department issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was the subject of such a hearing, the State Department shall report to Congress within 30 days regarding such action.

What just happenedNov 2, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2](R-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Nov 2, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Nov 1, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 1, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8363)

  4. Nov 1, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8363)

  5. Nov 1, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 425.

  6. Nov 1, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8363-8365)

  7. Nov 1, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Sep 28, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Sep 28, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 19, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee
  11. Jul 19, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee
  12. Feb 16, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

    Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee
  13. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedNov 1, 201736

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to authorize the Department of State to: (1) refuse to issue a passport to an individual who has aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise helped a foreign terrorist organization designated pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (2) revoke a passport previously issued to any such individual;

A person whose passport is denied or revoked may request a State Department hearing within 60 days of receiving notice of such action.

If the State Department refuses to issue or revokes a passport, or if subsequent to a hearing the State Department issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was the subject of such a hearing, the State Department shall report to Congress within 30 days regarding such action.

Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2017

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017

This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to direct the Department of State to refuse to issue a passport to an individual who is a member of or affiliated with, or who has aided or provided material support to, a foreign terrorist organization.

The State Department: (1) shall revoke a passport previously issued to any such individual; and (2) may, prior to revocation, issue a limited passport or limit a previously issued passport, but only for return travel to the United States.

The State Department may issue or decline to revoke a passport for emergency, humanitarian, or law enforcement purposes.

A person whose passport is denied, revoked, or limited may seek State Department review within 60 days of receiving notice of such action.

The State Department shall report to Congress within 30 days regarding any such refusal or revocation.

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017 — Informed