International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 3481 passed in lieu.
(LATEST SUMMARY) International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discrimination and unfair competititve practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Directs the Secretary of State and the Postmaster General to take all necessary and appropriate actions to assure that the rates paid for the transportation of mail pursuant to the Universal Postal Union Convention shall not be higher than the actual cost of transportation of the mail. Requires that government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. Prohibits departure from tariff rates by air carriers and ticket agents. Gives the Board the same access to the equipment and records of foreign air carriers and ticket agents as it now has to those of domestic air carriers. Provides criminal penalties for the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of air freight.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Reported to House with amendment(s)" stage on November 19, 1974. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Measure laid on table in House, S. 3481 passed in lieu.
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The record's latest action, on December 13, 1974: Measure laid on table in House, S. 3481 passed in lieu.
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In the 93rd Congress (1973-74), 651 of the 23,396 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 2.8 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
HARLEY STAGGERS (D-WV) introduced it on April 11, 1974, and 1 member has since signed on as a cosponsor.
They are 1 Republican.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on April 11, 1974, 19145 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 18899 days ago, on December 13, 1974.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 3481 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action