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HR 5873 109th Congress House

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.

Introduced: July 24, 2006 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
International Affairs Americans in foreign countriesArmed Forces and National SecurityCollection of accountsDisasters
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Economics and Public FinanceEmergency ManagementEvacuation of civiliansImmigrationRepatriationRiotsTransportation and Public WorksTravel costsWar
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 24, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 24, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 24, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5873: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5873/
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"H.R. 5873: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5873/.
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H.R. 5873, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5873/.
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[H.R. 5873: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5873/)
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