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US HR690DEFENSE Act of 2019 Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts Act of 2019
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Introduced
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit eligibility for essential air service for certain locations, and for other purposes. Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts Act of 2019 or the DEFENSE Act of 2019 This bill allows an exemption from certain eligibility requirements under the essential air service program for locations at which not less than 10% of aircraft takeoffs and landings in 2018 were by aircraft of the Armed Forces.
AI Summary
This bill, the Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts Act of 2019 (DEFENSE Act of 2019), amends the essential air service program to allow an exemption from certain eligibility requirements for locations where at least 10% of aircraft takeoffs and landings in 2018 were by military aircraft. The essential air service program provides financial assistance to airlines to maintain a minimum level of scheduled commercial air service to certain small communities. The bill creates an exception to the program's eligibility requirements for locations that are certified under Federal Aviation Administration regulations and are not owned by the federal government, if they meet the 10% military use threshold.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 02/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/690/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr690/BILLS-116hr690ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr690/BILLS-116hr690ih.pdf.pdf |
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