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H.R. 1761 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023

H.R. 1761 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 23, 2023, sponsored by Troy E. Nehls with 73 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 23, 2023
Co-sponsors
73
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023 This bill raises the mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations from 65 to 67 years of age, unless the operation takes place in (1) the territorial airspace of a foreign county where such operations are prohibited by the foreign country, or (2) international airspace where such operations are not in compliance with the Annexes to the Convention on Intern…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Troy E. Nehls (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 73 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 23, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Mar 24, 2023)

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