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Secure American Foreign Evacuation Act
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5387
The bill outlines specific procedures and protocols that must be followed in order to facilitate the safe evacuation of American citizens from foreign countries. This includes the establishment of a secure communication system to alert citizens of evacuation orders, as well as the coordination of efforts between various government agencies and international partners.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a database to track the location and status of American citizens in foreign countries, in order to better facilitate evacuation efforts. It also mandates the training of personnel who will be involved in the evacuation process, to ensure that they are prepared to handle any potential challenges that may arise. Overall, the Secure American Foreign Evacuation Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of evacuation efforts for American citizens in foreign countries, in order to better protect their safety and well-being in times of crisis.
Congressional Summary of HR 5387
Secure American Foreign Evacuation Act
This bill requires U.S. citizens and permanent residents who visit or reside in highly dangerous foreign countries to register with the Department of State.
The President must submit to Congress within 30 days a list of highly dangerous foreign countries. These are countries (1) whose government has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism, (2) where U.S. armed forces have engaged in hostilities, or (3) where there is a high probability that U.S. citizens or permanent residents visiting or residing in the country will need to be evacuated. The President must periodically update this list.
Within five days of departing the United States or another foreign country to visit or reside in a highly dangerous foreign country, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident must register with the Department of State. Failure to comply with the registration requirement results in a financial penalty, which the State Department may waive in extraordinary circumstances.
When evacuating U.S. citizens and permanent residents from highly dangerous foreign countries, the United States shall give priority to those who have complied with the registration requirements.
The State Department must report on the implementation of the registration system and give recommendations for its improvement.
