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US HR6553
US HR6553To require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups.
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Introduced
12/01/2023
12/01/2023
In Committee
12/01/2023
12/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups.
AI Summary
This bill requires the waiver of costs for activities related to the evacuation of U.S. citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups during the period of October 7, 2023, through November 17, 2023. This includes the evacuation of U.S. citizens on U.S. government-coordinated transport from Israel, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and affected countries like Cyprus. The bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to add this provision.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (25)
Seth Magaziner (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Kathy Manning (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Marc Molinaro (R),
Jerry Nadler (D),
August Pfluger (R),
Adam Schiff (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
David Trone (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Juan Vargas (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 12/01/2023)
Bill Topics
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
- ‐ Diplomats and Embassies
- ‐ Specific Country and Regional Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6553/all-info | 12/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6553/BILLS-118hr6553ih.pdf | 12/15/2023 |
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