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H.R.5000: Free to Fly Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2018
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2018
Bill Summary
Free to Fly Act The bill modifies definitions relating to aviation to permit a foreign air carrier to own U.S. domestic air routes. The foreign carrier may establish U.S.-based subsidiaries for such purpose. All foreign-owed air carriers that obtain a certificate to fly domestic routes may only hire U.S. citizens or nationals, or permanent legal residents. The Department of Transportation (DOT) may issue a certificate of public convenience...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 14, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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| Feb. 14, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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| Feb. 13, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by David A. Brat (R-Va.) |