Safe Return Act - Bill Summary
Safe Return Act - Bill Summary
This bill, known as H.R. 5955 or the Safe Return Act, aims to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 in order to create a repatriation grant program.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 13, 2023, by Mr. E Spailat. It has been co-sponsored by Ms. V Ela´zquez, Ms. J Ackson Lee, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Bowman, Ms. McCollum, and Mr. Thanedar.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs since October 25, 2023.
Key Elements of the Bill
Section 1 of the bill states that it may be cited as the "Safe Return Act".
Section 2 of the bill introduces the repatriation grant program. It amends section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to reflect this program.
Subsection (a) of Section 2 outlines the amendments made to subsection (b)(2) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act. This includes allowing private United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and third-country nationals to receive grants for repatriation, to the maximum extent possible.
Subsection (b) of Section 2 requires the Secretary of State to update the "Repatriation Loans" section of the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect the changes made by this bill.
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