Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2023
HR 2523, the "Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2023," requires Members of Congress and legislative branch employees to use only coach-class airfare for official travel starting in fiscal year 2024. The bill prohibits using federal funds for first-class or business-class travel, except where current federal travel regulations (41 CFR 301-10.121-10.125) permit higher classes for similar government employees. It defines "coach-class" as the lowest basic fare offered by airlines, including economy or tourist class. The law applies directly to all congressional staff and legislative branch employees traveling on official business.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 6, 2023
Last action Apr 6, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Apr 6, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Raul Ruiz
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