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S. 1599 (109th)

Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2005

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 July 2005

Last action

31 August 2005 · Floor

Status

Star Print ordered on on the bill.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

5 December 2025

Transport · Aviation

Summary

Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2005 - Amends federal transportation law to repeal the prohibition against an air carrier's operation of an aircraft nonstop in air transportation between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport that is more than 1,250 statute miles away. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to enforce the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey rule banning flights beyond 1,500 miles (or any other flight distance related restriction) from arrival or departure at New York LaGuardia Airport.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9519)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9519-9520)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 August 2005

    Floor

    Star Print ordered on on the bill.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 July 2005

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 July 2005

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