United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 237 — FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Passport Act of 1926 to authorize the Department of State to refuse to issue a passport to an individual who has aided, assisted or otherwise helped a foreign terrorist organization. Authorizes the Department to revoke a passport previously issued to any such individual. Directs the Department to report to Congress regarding any such refusal or revocation.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5312)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 237.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5312-5314)

  6. Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

  10. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

  12. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H192-193)

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  14. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 237 do?
FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Passport Act of 1926 to authorize the Department of State to refuse to issue a passport to an individual who has aided, assisted or otherwise helped a foreign terrorist organization. Authorizes the Department to revoke a passport previously issued to any such individual. Directs the Department to report to Congress regarding any such refusal or revocation.
Who sponsors HR 237?
HR 237 is sponsored by Ted Poe (R).
What is the current status of HR 237?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 237?
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