I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5870 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2010 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself and Mr. Costa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To restrict passports of certain sex offenders, and for other purposes.

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Restriction of passports of certain sex offenders

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State may revoke, restrict, or limit a passport issued to an individual who is a sex offender (as defined in section 111(1) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911(4)) who is— (1)included in the National Sex Offender Registry established pursuant to section 119 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 16919); or (2)required to register in a jurisdiction’s sex offender registry under title I of such Act and with respect to whom information may be maintained in the National Sex Offender Registry under such section 119. (b)

Report

Not later than December 31, 2011, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the number of passports the Secretary has revoked, restricted, or limited in the preceding fiscal year under subsection (a) or any other provision of law.