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Bring Americans Home Act
1/22/2024, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6123
The Bring Americans Home Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6123, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide assistance to American citizens who are stranded abroad in emergency situations.
The bill proposes the creation of a fund to help cover the costs of repatriating US citizens who are unable to return home due to natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseen circumstances. This fund would be used to provide financial assistance for transportation, lodging, and other necessary expenses for Americans in need of assistance.
Additionally, the Bring Americans Home Act aims to streamline the process for coordinating with foreign governments and organizations to facilitate the safe return of US citizens. It also calls for the establishment of a task force to oversee the implementation of the bill and ensure that American citizens are provided with the necessary support and resources during times of crisis. Overall, the Bring Americans Home Act seeks to prioritize the safety and well-being of US citizens abroad and ensure that they have the necessary assistance to return home in times of emergency.
The bill proposes the creation of a fund to help cover the costs of repatriating US citizens who are unable to return home due to natural disasters, political unrest, or other unforeseen circumstances. This fund would be used to provide financial assistance for transportation, lodging, and other necessary expenses for Americans in need of assistance.
Additionally, the Bring Americans Home Act aims to streamline the process for coordinating with foreign governments and organizations to facilitate the safe return of US citizens. It also calls for the establishment of a task force to oversee the implementation of the bill and ensure that American citizens are provided with the necessary support and resources during times of crisis. Overall, the Bring Americans Home Act seeks to prioritize the safety and well-being of US citizens abroad and ensure that they have the necessary assistance to return home in times of emergency.
Congressional Summary of HR 6123
Bring Americans Home Act
This bill prohibits the Department of State from requiring U.S. citizens to pay for costs associated with a government assisted evacuation or departure from a crisis situation in a foreign country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6123
Bill HR 6123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 30, 2023. Bill HR 6123 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 30, 2023. Bill HR 6123's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of October 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6123
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6123
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6123
To prohibit the Secretary of State from requiring United States citizens who are evacuated by the Department of State or for which the Department of State provides government assisted departure from a crisis situation abroad to pay for the costs associated with such evacuation or departure.
Bring Americans Home Act
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