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S. 2168 (104th)

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1996

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Introduced

30 September 1996

Last action

30 September 1996 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

21 August 2025

Transport · Aviation

Summary

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1996 - Amends Federal law regarding air commerce and safety to prescribe whistleblower protection guidelines for airline employees providing air safety information to the Federal government. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of such employees' protections.

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Timeline

  1. 30 September 1996

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 September 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11981)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

3 official files

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