Senate Bill 2348
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service to American Samoa.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2348
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill declares that in order to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the Department of Transportation may renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that applies to other areas).
January 25, 2018
01/25/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/25/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:52 PM