H.R. 4509 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
No Congressional First Class Flights Act
H.R. 4509 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Dec 1, 2017, sponsored by Rod Blum with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
No Congressional First Class Flights Act This bill prohibits funds provided for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class, unless the accommodations are necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rod Blum (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 1, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Dec 1, 2017)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
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