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H.R. 915 (105th)

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1997

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Introduced

4 March 1997

Last action

1 July 1998 · Committee

Status

Similar Provisions Included in H.R.4057.

Sponsors

Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

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21 August 2025

Transport · Aviation

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Summary

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1997 - Amends Federal transportation law to establish a whistleblower protection program for airline employees providing air safety information. Prohibits air carriers, contractors, and subcontractors from discharging or otherwise discriminating against an employee as to pay, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee: (1) is about to provide or has provided to the Federal Government information relating to air safety; or (2) is about to file or has filed a proceeding, or testified, or otherwise participated in a proceeding relating to air safety. Sets forth a Department of Labor complaint procedure for persons who believe they have been discharged or discriminated against in violation of this Act. Provides for award of attorney's fees of up to $5,000 to a prevailing employer for any such complaint found frivolous or brought in bad faith. Specifies civil penalties for violation of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 July 1998

    Committee

    Similar Provisions Included in H.R.4057.

    Source: Committee

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