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US HR2589

US HR2589
No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act


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Introduced
04/13/2023
In Committee
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act," prohibits the use of funds for the official travel expenses of members of Congress and other legislative branch employees for airline accommodations that are not coach-class. The bill includes exceptions allowing the use of funds for non-coach-class accommodations if they would be permitted under federal travel regulations for other government employees. The bill defines "coach-class accommodations" as the basic class of accommodation normally the lowest fare offered, such as tourist or economy class. The bill applies starting in fiscal year 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 04/13/2023)

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