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No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

12/7/2023, 10:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2589

Bill 118 hr 2589, 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 federal employees.

Under this bill, federal employees would be required to fly coach class for official travel, unless certain exceptions apply. These exceptions include medical necessity, security concerns, or if no other seating is available.

The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and responsibly, by limiting the use of first-class flights to only when absolutely necessary. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to prioritize the use of taxpayer funds for essential government services, rather than luxury travel accommodations. Opponents of the bill may argue that restricting federal employees to coach class could impact their comfort and productivity during travel, potentially hindering their ability to effectively carry out their duties. Overall, the No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the federal government, by limiting the use of taxpayer funds for first-class travel.

Congressional Summary of HR 2589

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

This bill prohibits Members of Congress (and other congressional officers and employees) from using official travel funds to purchase airline tickets that are not coach-class unless applicable regulations would authorize the purchase of a higher class of ticket for a federal employee.

Current Status of Bill HR 2589

Bill HR 2589 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2589 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023.  Bill HR 2589's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2589

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 2589

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2589

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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