H.R. 5085 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act
H.R. 5085 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Aug 24, 2021, sponsored by Richard E. Neal with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 117-39
What it does
Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act This bill increases the maximum amount of funding available in FY2021 and FY2022 for temporary assistance for U.S. citizens and their dependents who are returning from foreign countries due to a crisis and are without available resources.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard E. Neal (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 24, 2021
- Passed the HouseAug 24, 2021
- Passed the SenateAug 31, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentAug 31, 2021
- Became lawAug 31, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-39. (Aug 31, 2021)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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