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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 7, 1994
Independent Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1994 - Establishes as an independent Federal agency the Federal Aviation Administration (Administration). Declares that the Administration shall be administered by an Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President to a five-year term, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers to the new Administration all functions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the Department of Transportation and of the Secretary of Transportation which are administered through the FAA.
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Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D–MN
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2226-2228)
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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