FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015

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Congressional Summary of HR 237

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 237

Bill HR 237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2015. Bill HR 237 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2015.  Bill HR 237's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 22, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 237

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 237

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightImmigration status and proceduresTerrorismVisas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 237

FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015To authorize the revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015
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