United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1459 — Four Free Bags for Freedom Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Four Free Bags for Freedom Act - Prohibits an air carrier from charging a fee for four or fewer bags checked by a member of the Armed Forces traveling on official orders and being deployed on, or returning from, an overseas contingency operation. Limits such prohibition to each bag weighing 80 pounds or less.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1459 do?
Four Free Bags for Freedom Act - Prohibits an air carrier from charging a fee for four or fewer bags checked by a member of the Armed Forces traveling on official orders and being deployed on, or returning from, an overseas contingency operation. Limits such prohibition to each bag weighing 80 pounds or less.
Who sponsors S 1459?
S 1459 is sponsored by Max Baucus (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1459?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1459?
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