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FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 237
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Immigration status and procedures
- Terrorism
- Visas and passports
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 237
FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015
To 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 2015
FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 237
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