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Israel Evacuation Travel Reimbursement Exemption and Airfare Price Scrutiny

This bill exempts U.S. citizens from repaying loans for travel to return to the United States after evacuations from Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attacks. It also mandates an investigation into potential airfare price manipulation by airlines during these evacuations, aiming to protect citizens from price gouging.
Key points
U.S. citizens evacuated from Israel after October 6, 2023, will not be required to repay travel loans for their return to the United States.
The government will investigate whether airlines engaged in price manipulation or gouging for flights during the Israel evacuations.
A report will compare airfare prices before and after the attacks, broken down by carriers and departure locations, to identify unfair practices.
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Print number: 118_HR_5965
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for an exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5965.

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 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. citizens evacuated from Israel after October 6, 2023, will not be required to repay travel loans for their return to the United States.
  • The government will investigate whether airlines engaged in price manipulation or gouging for flights during the Israel evacuations.
  • A report will compare airfare prices before and after the attacks, broken down by carriers and departure locations, to identify unfair practices.
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. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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