H.R. 4542 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress concerning proposed changes to long-standing policies that prohibit foreign interests from exercising actual control over the economic, competitive, safety, and security decisions of United States airlines, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4542 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Dec 14, 2005, sponsored by James Oberstar with 197 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 197
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any final rule that would change the Department of Transportation's (DOT) interpretation of what constitutes "actual control" of an airline with respect to requirements prohibiting foreign interests from exercising actual control over all airline operations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 159 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Dec 15, 2005)
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