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- H.R.6493
H.R.6493: Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 15, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 - Establishes in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office, with a Director appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, which shall receive and assess complaints and information relating to possible violations of aviation safety laws and regulations.Directs the FAA Administrator to modify the FAA customer service initiative, mission and vision, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6493.
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Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 512).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| July 15, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) |