Bill · H.R. 270· House(119-HR-270)
To authorize the waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism.
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to allow the Secretary of State to waive certain costs related to the evacuation of United States citizens. This authorization applies specifically when citizens' lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism. The bill would amend Section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. It specifically targets the repatriations loan program.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The cost waiver provides financial relief for citizens who may not be able to afford evacuation costs during emergencies.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill allows for the waiver of evacuation costs during life-threatening situations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands the discretionary authority of the Secretary of State to waive costs within the repatriations loan program.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
The bill specifically targets the evacuation of United States citizens rather than immigrants.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill allows for the waiver of costs in the repatriations loan program, which could lead to a reduction in recovered revenue for the government.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Cost Waivers for Evacuations: The Secretary of State is authorized to waive costs for activities relating to the evacuation of U.S. citizens whose lives are in danger due to war or terrorism (Section 1). This could provide financial relief to individuals needing to be brought home during dangerous global events.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Immigrants-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House