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US HR276
US HR276A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa.
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Introduced
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
In Committee
01/05/2017
01/05/2017
Crossed Over
02/01/2017
02/01/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa. (Sec. 1) This bill declares that in order to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the Department of Transportation may renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that applies to other areas).
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 49 of the United States Code to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa. The Department of Transportation can now renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that applies to other areas) to provide and sustain air transportation between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a in American Samoa. This change aims to ensure the continuity of air service in this remote region.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/01/2017)
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