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Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 296
Bill 118 hr 296, also known as the Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide commercial cabins for cabinet members when they are traveling for official government business.
The bill outlines that cabinet members, who are appointed by the President to head various government departments, often have to travel for meetings, conferences, and other official duties. In order to ensure their safety and security while traveling, the bill proposes that commercial cabins be made available for their use.
The bill specifies that these commercial cabins must meet certain safety and security standards, and that they must be provided at no cost to the cabinet members. The bill also outlines the process for booking and using these commercial cabins, as well as the responsibilities of the government agencies involved in providing them. Overall, the Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act aims to ensure the safety and security of cabinet members while they are traveling for official government business. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will be decided by a vote in the coming weeks.
The bill outlines that cabinet members, who are appointed by the President to head various government departments, often have to travel for meetings, conferences, and other official duties. In order to ensure their safety and security while traveling, the bill proposes that commercial cabins be made available for their use.
The bill specifies that these commercial cabins must meet certain safety and security standards, and that they must be provided at no cost to the cabinet members. The bill also outlines the process for booking and using these commercial cabins, as well as the responsibilities of the government agencies involved in providing them. Overall, the Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act aims to ensure the safety and security of cabinet members while they are traveling for official government business. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will be decided by a vote in the coming weeks.
Congressional Summary of HR 296
Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from using charter air transportation until Congress enacts a law that authorizes appropriations to carry out activities of the Federal Aviation Administration for FY2024.
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Current Status of Bill HR 296
Bill HR 296 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HR 296 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023. Bill HR 296's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 296
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 296
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Aviation and airports
- Federal officials
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 296
Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act
Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act
To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from using charter air transportation until Congress enacts a law reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 296
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