The Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2023 eliminates the State Department's repatriation loan program, which currently charges Americans for emergency evacuation and transportation home during crises abroad. Under existing law, the State Department can bill evacuated Americans for their rescue operations and require them to repay loans for evacuation costs, with charges capped at the cost of a commercial airline ticket. This bill removes that requirement, meaning American citizens evacuated by the government during emergencies would no longer be charged for or required to repay the cost of their rescue and return home. The legislation affects any U.S. citizens who need emergency evacuation by the State Department due to wars, natural disasters, or other crises overseas. By eliminating these repatriation loans, the bill ensures that Americans in distress receive government assistance without the burden of repaying evacuation expenses.
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