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Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 375

Bill 118 HR 375, also known as the Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act, aims to support and strengthen the air cargo industry in Puerto Rico. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 15, 2021, by Representative Jenniffer González-Colón from Puerto Rico.

The main goal of this legislation is to promote economic growth and job creation in Puerto Rico by enhancing the air cargo industry on the island. The bill seeks to achieve this by providing incentives and support for air cargo companies operating in Puerto Rico, such as tax breaks and regulatory relief.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the infrastructure and facilities of Puerto Rico's airports to better accommodate air cargo operations. This includes funding for upgrades and expansions of airport facilities, as well as investments in technology and equipment to enhance efficiency and safety. Overall, the Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act is designed to boost the competitiveness of Puerto Rico's air cargo industry and stimulate economic development on the island. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Congressional Summary of HR 375

Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act

This bill modifies foreign civil aircraft regulation with respect to air cargo in Puerto Rico. Current law prohibits foreign civil aircraft from exchanging cargo in the United States unless the aircraft is specifically authorized to do so or the exchange occurs in Alaska. This bill applies air cargo regulation to Puerto Rico in the same way that it applies to Alaska. Thus, the bill allows foreign civil aircraft to stop in Puerto Rico and exchange cargo with other air carriers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 375

Bill HR 375 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2023. Bill HR 375 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2023.  Bill HR 375's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of February 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 375

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 375

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Caribbean area
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 375

Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act
Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act
To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to air cargo in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 375

Jenniffer González-Colón
Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto RicoRepublican

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