A bill to provide that no individual who has resided in the United States for at least 20 years, and who has not been convicted of a felony, or against whom felony charges are not pending, may be denied the issuance of a passport.

Summary

Prohibits denying a passport to an individual who has resided in the United States for at least 20 years, who has not been convicted of a felony, and against whom a felony charge is not pending if that individual: (1) owes allegiance to the United States; (2) includes in the passport application an oath or affirmation as to the truth of U.S. residence and lack of a felony charge or conviction; and (3) pays the appropriate fees.

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Timeline

1. 20 March 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 March 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 March 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 March 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 March 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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