United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 270 — To authorize the waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive the requirement for U.S. citizens to repay the costs of evacuation from foreign countries when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to waive costs associated with the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by war or acts of terrorism.

  • 22 U.S.C. 2671

    (e) With regard to the repatriations loan program, the Secretary of State is authorized to waive the costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.

    This addition allows the Secretary of State to waive evacuation costs for U.S. citizens in life-threatening situations due to war or terrorism.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 270 do?
This bill authorizes the Department of State to waive the requirement for U.S. citizens to repay the costs of evacuation from foreign countries when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.
Who sponsors HR 270?
HR 270 is sponsored by Dunn, Neal P. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 270?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 270?
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