HR 6030
117th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Freedom to Travel Act of 2021
Introduced: November 18, 2021
Introduced by:
Gosar, Paul A.
Republican
· Arizona
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Nov 18, 2021
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.
Nov 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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