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This bill would amend the Passport Act of 1926 to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport or passport card to any member, affiliate, or supporter of a foreign terrorist organization.

People who fit the above criteria could also have a passport or passport card that they already have revoked that by the Secretary of State. Before revoking the passport, the Secretary would be authorized to:

Limit a previously issued passport or passport card only for return travel to the U.S.
Issue a limited passport or passport card that only permits return travel to the U.S.

Persons whose passports are revoked, denied, or limited would have the ability to seek a review by the State Department within 60 days of receiving the notice.

Exceptions could be made in emergencies or for humanitarian reasons allowing for the issuance of a passport or passport card.

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