RETURN Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6754 RETURN Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6754

The RETURN Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6754, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of deportations of individuals who have served in the US military.

The bill aims to provide a pathway for deported veterans to return to the United States and have their cases reviewed by the Department of Homeland Security. It also seeks to establish a program to assist deported veterans in accessing the benefits and services they are entitled to as former members of the military.

Additionally, the RETURN Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to report annually on the number of veterans who have been deported and the reasons for their deportation. This information would help to shed light on the issue and potentially lead to further reforms in the immigration system. Overall, the RETURN Act is a bipartisan effort to address the unique challenges faced by deported veterans and ensure that they are given the opportunity to return to the country they served.

Congressional Summary of HR 6754

Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act or the RETURN Act

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from charging U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents for their evacuation related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Specifically, the Department of State must waive repayment for travel expenses incurred on behalf of such an individual as part of the evacuation from Ukraine. Similarly, no federal employee may solicit or accept funds from such an individual as a condition of using government-provided transportation to repatriate the individual to the United States.

No traveler may be denied State Department-sponsored air travel related to such an evacuation due to a failure to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6754

Bill HR 6754 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6754 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6754's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 18, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6754

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6754

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Conflicts and wars

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Europe

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Health information and medical records

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Military operations and strategy

- Transportation costs

- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6754

RETURN Act

Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes.