HR 711 · 107th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify that State attorney generals may enforce State consumer protection laws with respect to air transportation and the advertisement and sale of air transportation services, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-02-14· Sponsored by Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.(2001-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal aviation law preempting State authority (of at least two States) over air carrier prices, routes, and services. Declares that such preemption shall not be construed to prevent a State attorney general from enforcing State consumer protection law prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices or unfair methods of competition with respect to air transportation or the advertisement or sale of air transportation services.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican