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Volunteer Pilot Support Act: Reimbursement for Charitable Flight Costs.

This law makes it easier for highly qualified volunteer pilots to conduct charitable flights, such as medical transport or disaster relief. It allows them to be reimbursed for operational costs (like fuel or aircraft rental) without being classified as commercial operators. This change increases the availability of free air services provided by non-profit organizations.
Key points
Volunteer pilots can now be reimbursed for fuel, rental fees, and other operational costs incurred during charitable flights for non-profit groups.
These flights are exempt from strict commercial safety regulations, but passengers must be notified of this difference.
Pilots must meet high experience standards (e.g., 500 hours as pilot in command) to qualify for this reimbursement exception.
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Print number: 118_S_1996
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Volunteer Pilot Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1996.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Volunteer pilots can now be reimbursed for fuel, rental fees, and other operational costs incurred during charitable flights for non-profit groups.
  • These flights are exempt from strict commercial safety regulations, but passengers must be notified of this difference.
  • Pilots must meet high experience standards (e.g., 500 hours as pilot in command) to qualify for this reimbursement exception.
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. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Transport