HB6553: 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.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This bill would eliminate fees that the U.S. State Department normally charges American citizens for emergency evacuation from dangerous areas. The waiver would apply specifically to evacuations from Israel during conflicts involving Hamas and other Islamist militant groups. Normally, the government charges citizens for the cost of rescuing them from war zones or terrorist attacks. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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Sponsors
Seth Magaziner
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (24)
Michael Lawler
Becca Balint
Lois Frankel
Josh Gottheimer
Greg Landsman