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H.R.6707: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 5, 2018
- Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 5, 2018
Bill Summary
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2018 This bill establishes certain standards for U.S. passport applications. The Department of State shall adjudicate U.S. passport applications in an individualized, evidence-based manner based on an assessment of individual circumstances and evidence. An applicant's race, ethnicity, or ancestry may not be considered in such adjudicatory process. The bill requires that: an applicant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 5, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sept. 5, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) |