Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 19, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 4517
To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2021)
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for international travel expenses of the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, routine passport service takes less than eight weeks and expedited service takes less than six weeks, and the Secretary submits recommendations to improve passport services and processing times.
What just happenedJul 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5](R-TX)Sponsor
8 cosponsors8 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2021
- Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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