US HB5406 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on September 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

F.T.O. Passport Revocation Act - Amends the Passport Act of 1926 to prohibit, with a discretionary exception for emergency or humanitarian reasons, the Secretary of State from issuing a passport or passport card to an individual who is a member of, affiliated with, or is otherwise helping a foreign terrorist organization. Directs the Secretary to revoke a passport or passport card previously issued to any such individual. Authorizes the Secretary, before revocation, to: (1) limit a previously issued passport or passport card only for return travel to the United States, or (2) issue a limited passport or passport card that only permits return travel to the United States.

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Title

F.T.O. Passport Revocation Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-09-08HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2014-09-08HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7279)

Same As/Similar To

HB5408 (Related) 2014-09-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
HB5695 (Related) 2014-12-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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