Bill118th CongressFiled Oct 17, 2023International Affairs
H.R. 5965
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for an exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 17, 2023)
This bill exempts private U.S. citizens and others who were evacuated from Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attacks from travel reimbursement requirements. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on any instances of airline price gouging relating to the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Israel following the October 2023 attacks.
What just happenedOct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 25, 2023
- Oct 25, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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