H.R. 2646 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Right to Fly Act
H.R. 2646 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 26, 2005, sponsored by Jeb Hensarling with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 26, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Right to Fly Act - Amends the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 to repeal the restriction to certain charter, commuter, and flights to contiguous states of air transportation for compensation or hire between Love Field, Texas, and one or more points outside the State of Texas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeb Hensarling (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 26, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (May 27, 2005)
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- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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