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Air America Act: Recognizing Service and Benefits for Employees and Families.

The Air America Act of 2022 recognizes the service of Air America and affiliated company employees who worked for the U.S. government from 1950-1976. This act allows their period of service to be credited towards civil service retirement, enabling them or their survivors to apply for retirement and survivor benefits. This means individuals who often operated under challenging circumstances will gain access to benefits previously unavailable to them.
Key points
Service with Air America and affiliated companies (1950-1976) is now recognized as creditable civil service.
Air America employees or their survivors can apply for retirement and survivor benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System.
Applications for benefits can be submitted to the Office of Personnel Management within 2 years of the act's effective date.
The act provides access to benefits for widows, widowers, children, and dependents of deceased employees.
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Print number: 117_S_407
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Air America Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_407.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service with Air America and affiliated companies (1950-1976) is now recognized as creditable civil service.
  • Air America employees or their survivors can apply for retirement and survivor benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System.
  • Applications for benefits can be submitted to the Office of Personnel Management within 2 years of the act's effective date.
  • The act provides access to benefits for widows, widowers, children, and dependents of deceased employees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2936; text: CR S2936)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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