H.R. 10244: No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act

This bill would bar federal money used for official travel expenses of members of Congress from paying for airline seats that are not coach class, unless a higher class of seating is needed because of a medical disability or another special need.

What counts as coach class

The bill defines coach class as the basic fare level offered by an airline. In plain terms, that means economy or tourist class, or any single class of service if the airline only offers one class. It also specifies that this class includes carry-on baggage at no extra cost.

Who it applies to

The rule would apply to Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner to Congress.

How it would be implemented

The House Committee on House Administration would be responsible for writing rules for House members, and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration would do the same for Senators.

When it would take effect

The restriction would start in fiscal year 2027 and would continue in later fiscal years.

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