H.R. 5000 · 115th Congress
Free to Fly Act
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The bill modifies definitions relating to aviation to permit a foreign air carrier to own U.S. domestic air routes. The foreign carrier may establish U.S.-based subsidiaries for such purpose.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 13, 2018
Free to Fly Act
The bill modifies definitions relating to aviation to permit a foreign air carrier to own U.S. domestic air routes. The foreign carrier may establish U.S.-based subsidiaries for such purpose.
All foreign-owed air carriers that obtain a certificate to fly domestic routes may only hire U.S. citizens or nationals, or permanent legal residents. The Department of Transportation (DOT) may issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to a foreign air carrier with a board of directors that is comprised of more than 49% non-U.S. citizens.
The bill expands the scope of the President's review of DOT actions involving foreign air carriers.
The Department of Defense may waive citizenship requirements for certain foreign air carriers participating in the civil reserve air fleet.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Free to Fly Act
Latest action (Feb 14, 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 13, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.