Session 117

HR 5800

Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2021

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This bill establishes the Commission on Americans Living Abroad to study how federal laws and policies affect U.S. citizens living in foreign countries, including civilians and military personnel. The commission will examine issues like financial reporting, access to financial institutions, citizenship requirements, voting rights, and interactions with Social Security and Medicare. Federal agencies receiving the commission’s report must then respond to its recommendations, outlining any planned administrative actions.

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2021-11-01House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2021-11-01House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2021-11-01House

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HR 5800

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