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Transportation Officials' Travel Limits: Cost Savings and Transparency

New rules aim to reduce travel costs for the Secretary of Transportation and staff, requiring official flights to be cheaper than commercial options. This promotes transparency in public spending and ensures taxpayer money is used efficiently. Citizens can expect greater oversight of how funds are spent on official travel.
Key points
Department of Transportation officials must use commercial flights unless a government flight is at least 5% cheaper.
Prohibition on using government aircraft for personal or political activities.
The Department of Transportation will be required to report all official travel costs and justify flight choices.
New rules for calculating the true cost of government flights will ensure fair comparisons with commercial alternatives.
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Print number: 118_HR_4962
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

JETSET Costs Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4962.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Department of Transportation officials must use commercial flights unless a government flight is at least 5% cheaper.
  • Prohibition on using government aircraft for personal or political activities.
  • The Department of Transportation will be required to report all official travel costs and justify flight choices.
  • New rules for calculating the true cost of government flights will ensure fair comparisons with commercial alternatives.
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 Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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