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H.R. 1052 106th Congress House

To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to civil penalties for unruly passengers of air carriers.

Introduced: March 10, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 16, 1999
For Further Action See H.R.1000.
Mar 16, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 10, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 10, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 16, 1999

For Further Action See H.R.1000.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal aviation law to subject to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 any individual who interferes with the duties or responsibilities of the flight crew or cabin crew of a civil aircraft, or who poses an imminent threat to the safety of the aircraft or other individuals on the aircraft. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, in addition or as an alternative, to prohibit for not more than one year the individual from flying as a passenger on a civil aircraft. Requires the Secretary to notify all air carriers of the prohibition, including its term. Subjects to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 any air carrier which provides air transportation to an individual who has been prohibited from flying on a civil aircraft.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1000 Procedurally related Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1052: To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to civil penalties for unruly passengers of air carriers.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1052/
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"H.R. 1052: To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to civil penalties for unruly passengers of air carriers.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1052/.
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H.R. 1052, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1052/.
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