H.R. 1125 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Freedom to Fly Act of 2007
H.R. 1125 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 16, 2007, sponsored by Robin Hayes with 315 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 315
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Freedom to Fly Act of 2007 - Allows a pilot who has attained 60 years of age to serve as a passenger airline pilot until the age of 65 years old only if the pilot serves: (1) as a required pilot in multi-crew aircraft operations; and (2) with another required pilot who has not yet attained 60 years of age. Terminates the age-60 rule (mandatory retirement age) 30 days after enactment of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin Hayes (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 161 Democrats, 154 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Feb 20, 2007)
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- H.R. 6327: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 802: Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
- H.R. 3985: Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007
- H.R. 6984: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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