S. 1184 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to waive the passport fees for a relative of a deceased member of the Armed Forces proceeding abroad to visit the grave of such member or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member.
S. 1184 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 7, 2005, sponsored by Joseph Biden Jr. with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-210
What it does
Waives passport fees for the widow, widower, child, parent, grandparent, brother, or sister of a deceased member of the armed forces traveling abroad to visit such member's grave or to attend such member's funeral or memorial service. (Current law does not provide such benefit for a widower or grandparent, and limits such benefit to visits to the grave.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Biden Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2005
- Passed the HouseMar 14, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMar 16, 2006
- Became lawMar 24, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-210. (Mar 24, 2006)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
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