S. 648 (106th): Aviation Safety Protection Act

Introduced:
Mar 17, 1999 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 17, 1999, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 17, 1999
Referred to Committee Mar 17, 1999
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (3D, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to provide for the protection of employees providing air safety information.

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Last updated Mar 17, 1999.
13 pages

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3/17/1999--Introduced.
Aviation Safety Protection Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish a whistleblower protection program for airline employees providing air safety information.
Prohibits air carriers, contractors, and subcontractors from discharging or otherwise discriminating against an employee as to pay, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee:
(1) is about to provide or has provided to the Federal Government information relating to any violation of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order, regulation, or standard, or any other Federal law relating to air carrier safety; or
(2) is about to file or has filed a proceeding, or testified, or otherwise participated in a proceeding relating to such violations.
Sets forth a Department of Labor complaint procedure for persons who believe they have been discharged or discriminated against in violation of this Act. Specifies civil penalties for violation of this Act.

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  • Title 49: TRANSPORTATION
  • Subtitle VII: AVIATION PROGRAMS
  • Part A: AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY
  • Subpart iv: enforcement and penalties
  • Chapter 463: PENALTIES
  • Section 46301: Civil penalties

Other Citations

  • 49 U.S.C. Chapter 421