[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 236 Introduced in House (IH)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 236

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States 
 air carriers should establish for all members of the Armed Forces on 
active duty reduced air fares that are comparable to the lowest airfare 
             for ticketed flights, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 15, 2003

   Mr. Honda (for himself and Mrs. Tauscher) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States 
 air carriers should establish for all members of the Armed Forces on 
active duty reduced air fares that are comparable to the lowest airfare 
             for ticketed flights, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Armed Forces is comprised of approximately 1,400,000 members who are 
        stationed on active duty at more than 6,000 military bases in 146 
        different countries;
Whereas the United States is indebted to the members of the Armed Forces, many 
        of whom are in grave danger due to their engagement in, or exposure to, 
        combat;
Whereas military service, especially in the current war against terrorism, often 
        requires members of the Armed Forces to be separated from their families 
        on short notice, for long periods of time, and under very stressful 
        conditions;
Whereas the unique demands of military service often preclude members of the 
        Armed Forces from purchasing discounted advance airline tickets in order 
        to visit their loved ones at home; and
Whereas it is the patriotic duty of the people of the United States to support 
        the members of the Armed Forces who are defending the Nation's interests 
        around the world at great personal sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
each United States air carrier should--
            (1) establish for all members of the Armed Forces on active 
        duty reduced air fares that are comparable to the lowest 
        airfare for ticketed flights; and
            (2) offer flexible terms that allow members of the Armed 
        Forces on active duty to purchase, modify, or cancel tickets 
        without time restrictions, fees, and penalties.
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