Independent Federal Aviation Agency Act of 1977

Summary

Independent Federal Aviation Agency Act of 1977 - Establishes the Federal Aviation Agency as an independent agency of the United States. Authorizes the appointment of an Administrator and a Deputy Administrator by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers to the Administrator 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. Stipulates that all orders, determinations, and rulings which have been issued or allowed to become effective shall continue in effect and that no suit or other proceeding shall be abated by reason of the enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20] · R · Sponsor
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