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Introduced
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
In Committee
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2018 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 2018, prohibits the use of funds for the official travel of Members of Congress and other legislative branch employees for airline accommodations that are not coach-class. The prohibition does not apply if the use of non-coach-class accommodations would be permitted for a federal agency employee under the applicable federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances. The bill defines "coach-class accommodations" as the basic class of airline accommodation that is normally the lowest fare offered, including tourist, economy, or single class if that is the only class offered.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Raul Ruiz (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
Mike Coffman (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
David Loebsack (D),
Stevan Pearce (R),
Scott Tipton (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 03/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5232/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5232/BILLS-115hr5232ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5232/BILLS-115hr5232ih.pdf.pdf |
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