H.R. 4021 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Fair and Open Skies Act
H.R. 4021 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 12, 2023, sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier with 72 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
- Jun 12, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Fair and Open Skies Act This bill amends the policy considerations the Department of Transportation (DOT) must take into account when issuing a foreign air carrier permit. (This allows foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. air space.) DOT must consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when determining whether the foreign air transportation will be in the public interest.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 55 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Jun 13, 2023)
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