See the FAA Bill

Here’s a peek at the bill that is addressing the FAA’s immediate future; the bill and it’s summary are posted here. Actions contained in the bill are in response to the Colgan Air Crash.

According to THOMAS the library of Congress, there are 4 versions of Bill Number H.R.915 for the 111th Congress

1 . FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)[H.R.915.IH]
2 . FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Reported in House)[H.R.915.RH]
3 . FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House)[H.R.915.EH]
4 . FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House)[H.R.915.RFS]

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    Spain Punishes Officers for Body Misidentification

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    After 30 bodies were misidentified and sent to the wrong grieving families, General Vicente Navarro received a three year sentence; and Commander Jose Ramirez and Captain Miguel Saez received 18-month sentences.

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    Emergency Landing

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    "All set back here, Captain," came the reply, "except one lawyer who is still in the aisle passing out business cards."

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    Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009

    Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 deals with flight crew qualifications. The bill attempts to address flight crew standards for ATP certification and experience, largely as a result of the Colgan Air crash.

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    See the bill before and after the house on Thomas:

    http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:h3371

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