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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 29, 2017
Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions Act of 2017
This bill revises aviation security service fee requirements.
The bill makes an exception to the $5.60 per one-way trip fee for certain passengers for domestic flights that originate at a U.S. airport.
The bill limits such fees to $2.50 per enplanement, with the total not to exceed $5.00 per one-way trip, for any passengers: (1) boarding to an eligible small community for which essential air service compensation is paid; or (2) on flights, including flight segments, between two or more points in Hawaii or two or more points in Alaska.
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Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] · D–HI
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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