US HB8493 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on October 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Exempts Purple Heart recipients from fees associated with obtaining a passport.
Title
Passports for Purple Hearts Act
Sponsors
Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] | Rep. Denver Riggleman [R-VA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-10-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2020-10-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
User charges and fees
Visas and passports
Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
User charges and fees
Visas and passports
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8493/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8493/BILLS-116hr8493ih.pdf |