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H.R. 27 (95th)

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced-fare transportation on a space-available basis for elderly persons and handicapped persons.

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Introduced

4 January 1977

Last action

24 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4], Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Rep. Fary, John G. [D-IL-5], Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

14 January 2025

Transport · Aviation

Summary

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares on a space-available basis for persons 60 years of age or older and for handicapped individuals and their attendants. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to conduct a study and to report to the Congress on the feasibility and economic impact on air carriers of providing such reduced rate transportation for persons 21 years of age or younger. Authorizes air carriers operating within the State of California pursuant to authority granted by the State public utilities commission and which operate aircraft capable of carrying 30 or more persons to enter into agreements with other air carriers to establish joint fares, rates and services. Specifies various methods for determining the lowest such joint fare or rate which may be established.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 95-15.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 February 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 95-15.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 February 1977

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #23 (403-0).

    Source: Floor

  7. 22 February 1977

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #23 (403-0).

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 February 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 11 February 1977

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 4 January 1977

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