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Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 1:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4615
Bill 117 HR 4615, also known as the Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide emergency extensions for expired or expiring passports during times of crisis or emergency situations.
The bill allows the Secretary of State to extend the validity of passports for US citizens who are unable to renew their passports due to circumstances such as natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies. This extension would be for a period of up to one year, allowing individuals to continue to travel internationally even if their passport has expired.
The Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 aims to provide relief to individuals who may be stranded or unable to travel due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. By allowing for emergency extensions of passports, this bill seeks to ensure that US citizens are able to access necessary travel documents during times of crisis. Overall, the Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to address the needs of individuals facing passport expiration during emergency situations, providing a practical solution to help facilitate international travel for US citizens in times of crisis.
The bill allows the Secretary of State to extend the validity of passports for US citizens who are unable to renew their passports due to circumstances such as natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies. This extension would be for a period of up to one year, allowing individuals to continue to travel internationally even if their passport has expired.
The Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 aims to provide relief to individuals who may be stranded or unable to travel due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. By allowing for emergency extensions of passports, this bill seeks to ensure that US citizens are able to access necessary travel documents during times of crisis. Overall, the Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to address the needs of individuals facing passport expiration during emergency situations, providing a practical solution to help facilitate international travel for US citizens in times of crisis.
Congressional Summary of HR 4615
Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4615
Bill HR 4615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4615 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4615's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4615
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4615
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- Visas and passports
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4615
Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
To require the Secretary of State to establish an expedited procedure to renew or extend the period of validity of certain passports, and for other purposes.
Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4615
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