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H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) prohibit any individual (except flight crew members, flight attendants, or federal law enforcement officers) from engaging in voice communications using a mobile communications device on a passenger aircraft during a flight; and (2) direct the Secretary of Transportation to require all domestic and foreign air carriers to adopt this prohibition.

Authorizes the Secretary to waive this prohibition for air carriers of foreign countries that have negotiated an alternative prohibition on voice communications using such devices during a flight.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/28/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.

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Comment by Mark (October 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Tony...I fly every week and NO, I have NEVER met the moron you are referring to..... The decible level of the engines is the one I would like to lower. You should read the bill...it still allows phones, they just have to be wired to the seat. This Bill is as ridiculous and self serving as the bridge to no-where Bill......

Revision by webmaster (September 29, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) prohibit any individual (except flight crew members or flight attendants) from engaging in voice communications using a mobile communications device on a passenger aircraft during a flight; and (2) direct the Secretary of Transportation to require all domestic and foreign air carriers to adopt this prohibition.

Requires the Secretary to waive this prohibition for air carriers of foreign countries that have negotiated an alternative prohibition on voice communications using such devices during a flight.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/28/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.

Points in Favor

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Status as of September 28, 2008

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/28/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.

Comment by Tony B. (September 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Anyone here been on a long flight sitting next to some morron who is on their cell phone or laptop entertaining an arguement with someone on the other end at 30,000 feet? Or they are playing a game or movie on their laptop so LOUD even the flight controllers at your destination can hear them?? There has to be a designated area on a aircraft for electronic device usage and a reasonable decible level maintained for the provision of peace and quiet for those who wish to sleep or rest quietly. But until then....press END!!!...

Revision by webmaster (August 1, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

Requires the Secretary to waive this prohibition for air carriers of foreign countries that have negotiated an alternative prohibition on voice communications using such devices during a flight.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Revision by webmaster (June 9, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

Requires the Secretary to waive this prohibition for air carriers of foreign countries that have negotiated an alternative prohibition on voice communications using such devices during a flight.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/15/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (May 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/15/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Status as of May 15, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5/15/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Revision by webmaster (May 12, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/16/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Revision by webmaster (April 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

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Revision by webmaster (April 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5788 would amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications using a mobile communications device on commercial airline flights.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Points in Favor

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Status as of April 16, 2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/16/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Status as of April 15, 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/15/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.