H.R. 65 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend the age restrictions for pilots.
H.R. 65 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by Jim Gibbons with 87 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
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, solely by reason of a person's age if the person has not attained his or her Social Security retirement age, from: (1) denying, deferring as to, or failing to renew for any such person an airman or medical certificate for the operation of a commercial aircraft; (2) imposing restrictions or limitations on an airman or medical certi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Gibbons (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 74 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Jan 5, 2005)
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