Fair and Open Skies Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-26T08:15:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4021 Fair and Open Skies Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/26/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4021

The Fair and Open Skies Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote fair competition and transparency in the airline industry.

One of the key provisions of the Fair and Open Skies Act is to address the issue of unfair subsidies and practices by foreign airlines. The bill aims to level the playing field for US airlines by requiring the Department of Transportation to investigate and take action against any foreign airline that receives unfair government subsidies or engages in anti-competitive behavior.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve transparency in the airline industry by requiring airlines to disclose more information about their ownership, finances, and operations. This increased transparency is intended to help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing an airline and to prevent deceptive practices by airlines. Overall, the Fair and Open Skies Act is aimed at promoting fair competition and protecting the interests of US airlines and consumers. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate impact on the airline industry remains to be seen.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4021

Bill HR 4021 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4021 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4021's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of June 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4021

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

132

Democrat Cosponsors

106

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4021

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Aviation and airportsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEuropeEuropean UnionLabor standardsLicensing and registrationsTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation employees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4021

Fair and Open Skies ActFair and Open Skies ActTo amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor standards, and for other purposes.

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