H.R. 1086 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015
H.R. 1086 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 25, 2015, sponsored by Todd Rokita with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise FAA medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under federal law if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: (1) possess…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Todd Rokita (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Feb 26, 2015)
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 2353: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
- H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
- H.R. 720: Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
- H.R. 3614: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4188: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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