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HR 4558 99th Congress House

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit domestic air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages on domestic and international flights to persons under 21 years of age.

Introduced: August 6, 1986 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works AirlinesAlcohol and Alcoholic BeveragesAlcohol and youthAlcoholic beverage control
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AlcoholismAviationChildren and youthFines (Penalties)
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 24, 1986
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.
Apr 10, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Apr 10, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 24, 1986

Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age. Imposes a civil penalty for a violation of such proscription.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Aug 6, 1986
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Aug 6, 1986
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4558: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit domestic air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages on domestic and international flights to persons under 21 years of age.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-4558/
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"H.R. 4558: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit domestic air carriers from providing alcoholic beverages on domestic and international flights to persons under 21 years of age.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-4558/.
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H.R. 4558, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-4558/.
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