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H.R.5788: Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced April 15, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (20 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 - Prohibits any individual (except flight crew members, flight attendants, or federal law enforcement officers) from engaging in voice communications using a mobile communications device on a passenger aircraft during a flight. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to require all domestic and foreign air carriers to adopt this prohibition. Authorizes the Secretary to waive this prohibition...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-900.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
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| April 15, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |