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H.R. 3750 114th Congress House

First Responders Passport Act of 2015

Official title: To waive the passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster.

Introduced: October 9, 2015 Introduced by: Darrell Issa Republican · California See on congress.gov
International Affairs Congressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign aid and international relief
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Natural disastersSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUser charges and feesVisas and passports
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 1, 2016
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Dec 17, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 16, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 699). (text: CR H9346-9347)
Dec 16, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9356-9357)
Dec 16, 2015
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 16, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3750.
Dec 16, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9346-9348)
Dec 16, 2015
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 5, 2015
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 5, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 9, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 16, 2015 House · vote #699 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 421–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 1, 2016

Star Print ordered on the bill.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

First Responders Passport Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to waive passport fees for an individual who is operating under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the U.S. government, including a volunteer, to aid a foreign country suffering from a qualifying natural disaster.

The Department of State shall report to Congress on the number of fee waivers for the issuance of passports to first responders.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 5 Republican 4
R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Nov 5, 2015
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Nov 4, 2015
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Nov 4, 2015
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Nov 4, 2015
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Nov 4, 2015
 R
Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Nov 4, 2015
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Oct 23, 2015
Donovan, Daniel
· Oct 23, 2015
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Oct 9, 2015
Comstock, Barbara
· Oct 9, 2015
ROYCE, ED
· Oct 9, 2015
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 9, 2015
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