HR 6030 United States House · 117th Congress

Freedom to Travel Act of 2021

Summary

Freedom to Travel Act of 2021 This bill prohibits common carriers from denying or refusing to transport a person who is not under lawful arrest except on specified grounds. A common carrier may deny or refuse service if the individual fails or refuses to (1) pay the fare; (2) comply with the rules of the fare; or (3) submit to a legally required search for weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices likely to pose a safety threat. A common carrier may also deny or refuse service pursuant to a court order. The bill sets out penalties for failing to comply with the prohibition, and states are not immune from suits for violations.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2021

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President

Introduced Nov 18, 2021 Last action Dec 9, 2021

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Committee

Dec 9, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Dec 9, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Dec 9, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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Dec 9, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Nov 19, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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Nov 18, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Nov 18, 2021

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Introduced in House

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