HR 5968 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for a crisis evacuation loan program, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a "crisis evacuation loan program" for U.S. citizens needing emergency evacuation abroad during crises. It replaces the previous "repatriations loan program" name and directs existing funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Shelter and Services Program to the State Department to administer these loans. The program allows the State Department to provide loans for evacuation costs, which must be repaid by the affected citizens. This change primarily affects U.S. citizens abroad facing sudden emergencies requiring urgent travel assistance.
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Introduced Oct 17, 2023 Last action Oct 25, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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