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Passport Backlog Elimination Act

USA116th CongressHR-7623| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Passport Backlog Elimination Act This bill requires the Department of State to submit and implement a plan containing specified actionable strategies to eliminate the backlog of passport applications that is due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

International Affairs

Accounting and auditingCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsInfectious and parasitic diseasesVisas and passports

Passport Backlog Elimination Act

USA116th CongressHR-7623| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Passport Backlog Elimination Act This bill requires the Department of State to submit and implement a plan containing specified actionable strategies to eliminate the backlog of passport applications that is due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsInfectious and parasitic diseasesVisas and passports