Passport Backlog Elimination Act

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Bill Number

HR 7623

Introduced

Jul 16, 2020

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Accounting and auditing Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Emergency medical services and trauma care Government studies and investigations Infectious and parasitic diseases International Affairs Visas and passports

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Summary

Passport Backlog Elimination Act

This bill requires the Department of State to submit and implement a plan containing specified actionable strategies to eliminate the backlog of passport applications that is due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Actions

Jul 29, 2020

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 16, 2020

Introduced in House

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