US HR3687

Bill

US HR3687

Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2019

Introduced
07/10/2019

In Committee
07/10/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To prohibit the use of funds provided for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Such prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

AI Summary

This bill, the Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2019, prohibits the use of funds appropriated for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and other legislative branch officers and employees for airline accommodations that are not coach-class. Coach-class accommodations are defined as the basic, typically lowest-fare class of travel offered by airlines, such as economy or tourist class. The prohibition does not apply if the individual's use of a higher class of accommodations would be permitted under federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances. The bill applies starting in fiscal year 2020 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Raul Ruiz (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 07/10/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3687/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3687/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3687/BILLS-116hr3687ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3687/BILLS-116hr3687ih.pdf.pdf

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