No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act

House Bill 2847 - No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T05:32:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2847 No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 5:32 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 2847

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2847

Bill HR 2847 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2019. Bill HR 2847 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2019. Bill HR 2847's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2847

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2847

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Military personnel and dependents

- User charges and fees

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2847

No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act

To waive the fee for the issuance of a passport for a family member of a member of the Armed Forces who is in a hospital or medical facility abroad, and for other purposes.

No Passport Fees for Heroes’ Families Act