H.R. 2847 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act
H.R. 2847 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 20, 2019, sponsored by Paul Mitchell with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
No Passport Fees for Heroes' Families Act This bill waives the passport fees for certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces if the family members are traveling abroad to visit the Armed Forces member in the hospital. This waiver applies to the husband, wife, domestic partner, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings of an Armed Forces member.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Mitchell (I-MI). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (Mar 4, 2020)
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