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No Fees for Military Emergency Evacuations Abroad

This bill aims to prohibit the US government from charging fees to citizens and lawful permanent residents for evacuation from a foreign country during a military emergency. This means if you need to be evacuated due to military conflict abroad, the government cannot charge you for it.
Key points
The US government cannot charge citizens or lawful permanent residents for evacuation from a foreign country during a military emergency.
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Print number: 117_HR_5074
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2021-08-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the United States Government from charging fees to citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States in exchange for evacuation from a foreign country due to an emergency situation of a military nature, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5074.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government cannot charge citizens or lawful permanent residents for evacuation from a foreign country during a military emergency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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