I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2017 Mr. Courtney (for himself and Mr. Woodall ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 A BILL To provide penalties for countries that systematically and unreasonably refuse or delay repatriation of certain nationals, and for other purposes.