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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Volunteer Pilot Protection Act of 2017</b></p> <p>This bill amends the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 to protect a volunteer pilot from civil liability for harm caused while operating an aircraft on behalf of a nonprofit organization that arranges flights for public benefit. </p>]]></text>
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