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Coach Act of 2011

Introduced: January 7, 2011 Introduced by: Scalise, Steve Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 112th Congress ended
It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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.
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Feb 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
Feb 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management .
Jan 5, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 5, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Controlling Our Air-travel Costs at Home Act of 2011 or the Coach Act of 2011 - Limits reimbursement of the air travel costs of federal employees to the actual and necessary expenses of such travel within the United States if such travel is coach-class. Allows an exception for travel necessary to accommodate a disability or other special need.

Disapproves of and nullifies existing domestic air travel rules submitted by the General Services Administration (GSA). Directs the Administrator of GSA to issue revised regulations in accordance with the requirements of this Act.

What's happening now February 8, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 61: Coach Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-61/
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"H.R. 61: Coach Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-61/.
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H.R. 61, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-61/.
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