House Bill 6997
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6997
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide foreign governments with financial assistance through FY2023 for operations to stop individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the United States.
DHS and the Department of State shall jointly develop and implement such financial assistance.
September 28, 2018
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10/17/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
09/28/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
09/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:41:26 PM