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Introduced
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
In Committee
09/28/2017
09/28/2017
Crossed Over
11/02/2017
11/02/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to authorize the Department of State to: (1) refuse to issue a passport to an individual who has aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise helped a foreign terrorist organization designated pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act; or (2) revoke a passport previously issued to any such individual; A person whose passport is denied or revoked may request a State Department hearing within 60 days of receiving notice of such action. If the State Department refuses to issue or revokes a passport, or if subsequent to a hearing the State Department issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was the subject of such a hearing, the State Department shall report to Congress within 30 days regarding such action.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Passport Act of 1926 to authorize the Department of State to refuse to issue or revoke a passport for individuals who have aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise helped a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designated under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Individuals denied a passport or who have their passport revoked may request a hearing with the State Department within 60 days of receiving notice. The State Department must report to Congress within 30 days if it refuses to issue or revokes a passport, or if it issues or cancels a revocation of a passport that was the subject of a hearing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 11/02/2017)
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