United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8801 — Air America Act of 2020

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6818)

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Summary

Establishes the service of Air America employees as qualifying service for purposes of the Civil Service Retirement System. (Air America was a government-owned airline that provided air transport for certain covert operations in Southeast Asia, including Laos and Vietnam, between 1950 and 1976.) The bill applies to U.S. citizens who were employees of Air America or another affiliated company, as specified, between January 1, 1950 and December 31, 1976. Benefit applications must be filed within two years of the date of enactment of this bill.

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Action History

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6818)

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  3. Introduced in House

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Government operations and politics Aviation and airports Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Transportation employees Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8801 do?
Establishes the service of Air America employees as qualifying service for purposes of the Civil Service Retirement System. (Air America was a government-owned airline that provided air transport for certain covert operations in Southeast Asia, including Laos and Vietnam, between 1950 and 1976.) The bill applies to U.S. citizens who were employees of Air America or another affiliated company, as specified, between January 1, 1950 and December 31, 1976. Benefit applications must be filed within two years of the date of enactment of this bill.
Who sponsors HR 8801?
HR 8801 is sponsored by Glenn Grothman (R).
What is the current status of HR 8801?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 HR 8801?
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