Bill116th CongressFiled May 20, 2019Immigration
H.R. 2847
No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 20, 2019)
No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act
This bill waives the passport fees for certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces if the family members are traveling abroad to visit the Armed Forces member in the hospital. This waiver applies to the husband, wife, domestic partner, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings of an Armed Forces member.
What just happenedMar 4, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10](R-MI)Sponsor
27 cosponsors18 D9 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 20, 2019
- Mar 4, 2020Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 4, 2020Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 20, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 20, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 20, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House