HR-690 : Still Just a Bill


Defending Essential Flights and Ensuring National Security Efforts Act of 2019 or the DEFENSE Act of 2019

This bill allows an exemption from certain eligibility requirements under the essential air service program for locations at which not less than 10% of aircraft takeoffs and landings in 2018 were by aircraft of the Armed Forces.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-07CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.House committee actions
2019-01-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation.House floor actions
2019-01-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Greg Walden [R] (OR-2)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Military facilities and property
  • Small towns
  • Transportation costs
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