Serving Economies through Aviation and Technology in the 21st Century (SEAT 21) Act
Latest action · Jan 5, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 5, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Serving Economies through Aviation and Technology in the 21st Century (SEAT 21) Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to allow public charter operators, if certain conditions are met, to provide air service to small communities utilizing smaller jets (turbine-powered aircraft with nine or fewer passenger seats). Authorizes airports to choose not to receive such air services (opt-out) if they notify the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not later than 180 days after making their choice.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Referred Jan 5, 2007 |
| Aviation Subcommittee | Referred Jan 5, 2007 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 5, 2007Introduced in House
- Jan 5, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Jan 5, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To promote greater access to air transportation for all persons.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Serving Economies through Aviation and Technology in the 21st Century (SEAT 21) Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 5, 2007Introduced in House
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