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No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6920

Bill 117 HR 6920, also known as the No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for first-class flights for members of Congress.

The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer money is being used responsibly and efficiently by preventing elected officials from using public funds to purchase first-class airline tickets. Instead, members of Congress would be required to fly coach or economy class when traveling for official business.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for elected officials to be mindful of how they are spending taxpayer money and that flying first-class is an unnecessary luxury that should not be funded by the public. They believe that this legislation will help promote transparency and accountability in government spending. Opponents of the bill may argue that first-class flights are sometimes necessary for security reasons or to accommodate the busy schedules of members of Congress. However, the bill does include exceptions for situations where first-class travel is deemed necessary for security or health reasons. Overall, the No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act is aimed at promoting responsible use of taxpayer funds and ensuring that elected officials are held accountable for their travel expenses. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and whether it ultimately becomes law.

Congressional Summary of HR 6920

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations.

This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

Current Status of Bill HR 6920

Bill HR 6920 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2022. Bill HR 6920 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2022.  Bill HR 6920's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6920

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6920

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6920

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act
No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act
To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations.

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