What is the current status of HR 270?

HR 270 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 270?

HR 270 was sponsored by Neal Dunn (R), Rep.

Covers Evacuation Costs for Citizens in Danger

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Why This Matters

This bill allows the government to waive costs for evacuating United States citizens when their lives are threatened by war or terrorism.

If you are an American citizen in a war zone or facing terrorism, this bill ensures your evacuation costs will be covered.

Who this affects

American citizens overseas

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows the government to cover evacuation costs for citizens in war zones or facing terrorism.
2It specifically targets situations where American lives are at risk due to conflict or terrorist acts.
3The Secretary of State will have the authority to waive these costs under the repatriation loan program.
4This change aims to ensure that citizens can safely return home without financial burden during crises.
5It updates existing laws to better respond to modern threats against American citizens abroad.

Read the detailed 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.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Covers Evacuation Costs for Citizens in Danger

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Why This Matters

This bill allows the government to waive costs for evacuating United States citizens when their lives are threatened by war or terrorism.

If you are an American citizen in a war zone or facing terrorism, this bill ensures your evacuation costs will be covered.

Who this affects

American citizens overseas

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows the government to cover evacuation costs for citizens in war zones or facing terrorism.
2It specifically targets situations where American lives are at risk due to conflict or terrorist acts.
3The Secretary of State will have the authority to waive these costs under the repatriation loan program.
4This change aims to ensure that citizens can safely return home without financial burden during crises.
5It updates existing laws to better respond to modern threats against American citizens abroad.

Read the detailed summary

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly