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- H.R.2229
H.R.2229: First Responders Passport Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced April 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (15 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 25, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 24, 2019
- Introduced in House - April 10, 2019
Bill Summary
First Responders Passport Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive passport fees for an individual operating under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the U.S. government, including a volunteer, to travel abroad within the first seven days after a natural disaster to aid a foreign country suffering from the natural disaster. The Department of State shall report to Congress on the number of fee waivers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 25, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7874) |
| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7874-7875)
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2229.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| June 20, 2019 |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
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| June 20, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| June 20, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| April 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |