S. 571 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
S. 571 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 25, 2015, sponsored by James M. Inhofe with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: possesses a valid driver's license issued by a state, territory, or U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James M. Inhofe (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 50 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 114-198. Additional views filed. (Dec 18, 2015)
More bills from James M. Inhofe in the 114th Congress
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
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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