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H.R.2847: No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (18 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 20, 2019
Bill Summary
No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act This bill waives the passport fees for certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces if the family members are traveling abroad to visit the Armed Forces member in the hospital. This waiver applies to the husband, wife, domestic partner, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings of an Armed Forces member.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 4, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| March 4, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Mitchell (I-Mich.) |