HB7398: Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Passport Act of 1920 to exempt from the collection of certain passport fees of an individual who was awarded the Purple Heart or the Medal of Honor, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change the Passport Act of 1920 to waive passport fees for people who received the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor. The Purple Heart is awarded to military members wounded or killed in combat. The Medal of Honor is the military's highest award for bravery. These individuals would no longer pay certain fees when applying for or renewing a passport. The bill is currently introduced and awaiting review.
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HB7398: Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act
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Sponsors
Mike Levin
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (18)
James Baird
Scott Peters
Amata Radewagen
Dina Titus
Brian Fitzpatrick