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H.R. 11978 (94th)

Independent Federal Aviation Agency Act

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Introduced

19 February 1976

Last action

19 February 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Rep. Hechler, Ken [D-WV-4], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Pettis, Jerry L. [R-CA-37], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Steiger, William A. [R-WI-6], Rep. Talcott, Burt L. [R-CA-16], Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

2 September 2025

Transport · Aviation

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Summary

Independent Federal Aviation Agency Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress that the proper conduct of the responsibilities associated with civil aviation development and safety requires unencumbered action by an independent Federal aviation agency. Establishes the Federal Aviation Agency as an independent agency of the United States. Provides for the appointment of an Administrator and a Deputy Administrator by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the powers of such officers. Transfers to the Administration all functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and other officers of the Department of Transportation which are exercised by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, under the Federal Aviation Act, the Airport and Airway Development Act, and other specified laws. States that all orders, determinations and rulings which have been issued or allowed to become effective shall continue in effect. Provides that no suit or other proceeding shall be abated by reason of the enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 19 February 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 February 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 February 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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