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Sustain Regional Air Travel Act
3/12/2024, 1:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1659
Bill 118 s 1659, also known as the Sustain Regional Air Travel Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to support and promote regional air travel within the United States.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to regional airlines. These grants would be used to help offset the costs of operating regional flights, which are often more expensive than larger, long-haul flights.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve infrastructure at regional airports, such as funding for runway improvements and terminal upgrades. This is intended to make regional airports more attractive to airlines and passengers, ultimately increasing the number of regional flights available. Another important aspect of the bill is the promotion of sustainable practices within the regional air travel industry. This includes incentives for airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft and reduce their carbon emissions. Overall, the Sustain Regional Air Travel Act aims to support and strengthen the regional air travel industry in the United States. By providing financial assistance, improving infrastructure, and promoting sustainability, the bill seeks to make regional air travel more accessible and environmentally friendly.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to regional airlines. These grants would be used to help offset the costs of operating regional flights, which are often more expensive than larger, long-haul flights.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve infrastructure at regional airports, such as funding for runway improvements and terminal upgrades. This is intended to make regional airports more attractive to airlines and passengers, ultimately increasing the number of regional flights available. Another important aspect of the bill is the promotion of sustainable practices within the regional air travel industry. This includes incentives for airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft and reduce their carbon emissions. Overall, the Sustain Regional Air Travel Act aims to support and strengthen the regional air travel industry in the United States. By providing financial assistance, improving infrastructure, and promoting sustainability, the bill seeks to make regional air travel more accessible and environmentally friendly.
Congressional Summary of S 1659
Sustain Regional Air Travel Act
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the extent and effects of the commercial aviation pilot shortage on regional and commuter air carriers. The GAO must report the findings to Congress, including any recommendations for legislative and administrative actions that the GAO determines appropriate.
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Current Status of Bill S 1659
Bill S 1659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill S 1659 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 17, 2023. Bill S 1659's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1659
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1659
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1659
Sustain Regional Air Travel Act
Sustain Regional Air Travel Act
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report on the extent and effects of the commercial aviation pilot shortage on regional/commuter carriers.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1659
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