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Free Evacuation Travel for Americans Leaving Israel After Hamas Attack.

This bill waives the requirement for US citizens and permanent residents evacuated from Israel following the October 7, 2023, attack to reimburse the government for travel costs. This provides direct financial relief to those individuals who relied on State Department emergency transportation. The law also mandates a study on expanding this cost-free evacuation policy to future global crises.
Key points
US citizens and permanent residents evacuated from Israel after the October 7, 2023, attack are exempt from repaying the government for organized travel.
The State Department is required to study the feasibility of making all future worldwide evacuations free of charge for citizens.
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Print number: 118_S_3343
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-11-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Saving Americans in Foreign Evacuations (SAFE) Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3343.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US citizens and permanent residents evacuated from Israel after the October 7, 2023, attack are exempt from repaying the government for organized travel.
  • The State Department is required to study the feasibility of making all future worldwide evacuations free of charge for citizens.
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 Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 249.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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