H.R. 1297 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Air America Act of 2021
H.R. 1297 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Glenn Grothman with 230 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Air America Act of 2021 This bill establishes the service of Air America employees as qualifying service for purposes of the Civil Service Retirement System. (Air America was a government-owned airline that provided air transport for certain covert operations in Southeast Asia, including Laos and Vietnam, between 1950 and 1976.) The bill applies to U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Glenn Grothman (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 153 Democrats, 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. (May 25, 2021)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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