FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015

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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.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 237

Introduced on
2015-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/22/2015

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight
Immigration status and procedures
Terrorism
Visas and passports

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/28/2015

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 terrori...


Latest Action7/22/2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.